Call for Candidates, AMARC International Board of Directors

Step Up for Community Radio…Worldwide!

The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, AMARC, brings together a network of more than 4,000 community radios, federations and community media activists in more than 115 countries. Since its creation in Montreal, Quebec in 1983, the main global impact of AMARC has been to accompany and support the establishment of the world-wide community radio sector that has brought democracy to the media sector in much of the world. AMARC advocates for the right to communicate at the international, national, local levels and defends and promotes the interests of the community radio movement through solidarity, networking and cooperation.

Anyone involved in community radio is welcome to run for the AMARC International Board. There are no specific requirements. However a candidate would find the following skills and experiences valuable:

  An extensive background in non-commercial, non-governmental community-based radio or media, Fluency in a second language in                  addition to English,  A strong commitment of support to the developing world, using community radio as a tool for empowerment,                 development, education and democratization of the media,  Leadership and planning skills to serve a diverse, international board and               organization. 

A candidate should be available to travel internationally which requires a valid passport. Women, Native Americans/First Canadians and people of color are encouraged to apply. While North America is not a formally recognized region, a Vice-President At Large serves to represent its two member nations, Canada and the United States. The term of office is four years beginning November, 2010.

AMARC works for: sharing of good practices in community media; advocacy to improve media policies, laws and regulations; joint action through community media for social justice, gender equity and a sustainable planet; knowledge sharing on the use of new communication tools and technologies; strategies to empower and support communities faced with conflict, emergency and disaster.

The Board Election will be held during the AMARC X Conference in La Plata, Argentina. Candidates may be nominated up until that time and should make every effort to be in attendance.

The AMARC X Conference is fast approaching! Please contact Jim Ellinger, Vice-President for North America at Austin Airwaves at [log in to unmask] or Elizabeth Robinson, Treasurer at KCSB-FM at [log in to unmask]

Please visit:  http://amarc10.amarc.org