Big Brothers Big Sisters Appoints Youth Representative

The youngest member of Big Brothers Big Sisters Council takes the opportunity to help connect the organization to Nelson's youth.

Alex Hunter, a student at Waimea College, is the first youth representative to serve on the GFBG Board of Directors

. The role was created to allow the board of directors to put their finger on the youth of the community.

At the beginning of the year, Hunter joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a school mentor of a Henley School student, after hearing great things about the school. 39; initiative.

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"From what I understood, all they did was very beneficial for the students who were involved, mentors and mentees, "she said.

Hunter now enters the nut She considers that it is an opportunity to learn new skills and good governance. "

" It's pretty cool to see the context and to be involved.

She said the biggest Part of the role was to give a voice to the young people.

"I am very excited to see what this year will bring to the table."

Hunter joins the 10-member board of directors for a one-year term. She does not have the right to vote because she is a mentor but she will participate in all discussions.

Ross Newman, chairman of the BBBS board, said Hunter was perfect for his role in the Nelson and Tasman youth councils. mentor.

Newman said that after only one meeting of the board of directors to her credit, she "took the wires quickly."

"It's great to have a young someone quite enthusiastic and eager to learn about governance and organizations.

The new role of youth representative was done to find out what is happening "in the world of young people," he said

"To get information from her as a young person in the community and help us make decisions.

Newman said that he could already see Hunter as an asset to the board of directors.

"She participates in all discussions and her point of view is as valid as everyone else, she is definitely a young person willing to tell us thinks. "

                
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