"As a high school student, I never joined many organizations. Power Unit keeps my social life occupied and teaches me about leadership, communication and time management. Here, in Power Unit, everyone is so close to each other and I always feel the warmth of love when I am with Power Unit. These are incredible people because they are hardworking and committed. Together, we accomplish amazing things." - Charmaine Yip (PU, 06-07)


"Although it's been a mere three months since I joined PU, this vibrant community has already enabled me to gain many rewarding experiences. I was first introduced to the PU members at the Christmas party, but it was, believe it or not, enough to tell me that I had definitely made the right decision to join. Not only were they warm-hearted and welcoming, but through the great organization of the party, it became evident that PU was also a group of dedicated, hardworking, and team-oriented individuals. At PU, we are friends, we are family, and we are the promising leaders of tomorrow." - Jenny Liu (PU, 07)
Want to make a difference in your community?

Want to meet empowered youths?

Then JOIN Power Unit!


A non-profit youth organization aimed at promoting youth leadership and entrepreneurship, we are looking for creative and committed individuals with different skill sets who are ready to make things happen. Power Unit is run by youth for youth.

Click here to download an application form. Questions? E-mail us at recruit@dove-powerunit.com.

We are looking for individuals who are:
  • 16-26 years old
  • Future leaders
  • Community-oriented
  • Passionate
  • Dedicated
  • Willing to learn
  • Team players
  • Able to multi-task
  • Adept at meeting deadlines


Some examples of what Power Unit members do:
  • Manage projects in a team setting
  • Organize and execute large events
  • Liaise and volunteer with other organizations
  • Recruit performers and manage the stage
  • Research beneficiaries, promotional opportunities and equipment needs
  • Design promotional material
  • Develop material for media
  • Learn contingency planning
  • Learn sales and marketing skills
  • Write proposals
  • Budget
  • Create new projects


Power Unit 2007 Committee Descriptions

If you missed the Orientation or did not get a handout, committee director contact information, committee objectives, qualifications, responsibilities, training information and protocol can be downloaded here.

How to apply:
  1. Download and complete the application form.
  2. Submit your application form electronically to recruit@dove-powerunit.com.


Timeline:
  • The Power Unit Sponsorship Committee is currently hard at work until March, and wrapping up activities by September 2007.
  • The Power Unit Web Committee is currently working on new sites and will be ending the construction phase by mid-March 2007. Site management is year round.
  • The Toronto Night Market Sales Committee will be commencing in February 2007, working intensively until June, and wrapping up around September.
  • The Toronto Night Market Promotions Committee will commence in March 2007, with work intensity peaking from May to July, and wrapping up around September.
  • The Toronto Night Market Program Book Committee will commence in mid-March or early April 2007, with work intensity peaking in June and early July.
  • The Toronto Night Market Logistics Committee will commence in March 2007, with work intensity peaking around June and July, and wrapping up around September.
  • The Toronto Night Market Stage Committee will commence in March, with work intensity peaking around June and July, and wrapping up around September.
  • The E3 Challenge Committee will start planning and developing the challenges and workshops from March to June. Execution will occur from June to late August.
  • Toronto Night Market is set for July 6th and 7th, 2007. All Power Unit members are greatly encouraged to attend the event because it is a chance to experience the fruits of months of hard work.


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