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
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,
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
The AMARC X Conference is fast
approaching! Please contact
Jim
Ellinger, Vice-President for
Please visit: http://amarc10.amarc.org