Interpersonal Communication
When conducting Youth Leadership or Interpersonal Communication, you have a responsibility to research and adhere to local laws governing volunteer work with minors.
Are you a teacher or active community member who wants to help those between ages 14 and 18 grow their communication skills? The Interpersonal Communication program helps teens build effective listening and communication skills while understanding their own communication style. This Toastmaster’s created content is designed to support existing youth programs and groups in helping teenagers learn to become better communicators.
The program includes two manuals: the Team Member Manual, which has short assignments and materials to supplement group activities, and the Team Leader Manual, which includes the text of the Team Member manual plus notes for the teacher/mentor to explain activities and start discussions. How many youths will participate in your program?
Review the Interpersonal Communication Kit to learn more. We keep a few copies of the Interpersonal Communication Kit available on hand in Founder’s District so the sponsoring organization doesn’t have to pay shipping.
Youth Leadership Program
When conducting Youth Leadership or Interpersonal Communication, you have a responsibility to research and adhere to local laws governing volunteer work with minors.
The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) is a workshop conducted by experienced Toastmasters and hosted by a Toastmasters Club. If you’re a parent interested in inviting a Toastmasters Club to partner with your troop, faith community, or organization to conduct a Youth Leadership Program with you, we recommend visiting a few Toastmasters Clubs near you to see if they want to plan a YLP. Please allow an 8-week advance time of the workshop date desired when doing so.
Find a club to visit near you: Find a Toastmasters Club Near You
The Youth Leadership workshop itself consists of eight one- to two-hour sessions that enable those between the ages of 14 and 18 to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience. The program is presented after or during school hours, or on weekends as schedules permit. In the workshop, young people will learn how to:
- Evaluate their own speaking ability
- Prepare and deliver speeches
- Give impromptu talks
- Control their voice, vocabulary, and gestures
- Give constructive feedback and more
Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate as Teaching Assistants during the program and at the graduation ceremony at the host club.
How the program works
Participants in the Youth Leadership Program are selected by a sponsoring Toastmasters club or by a cooperating organization (such as a school). The workshops are limited to 25 students and are coordinated by Toastmasters members, with oversight from their club. Meetings are like Toastmasters club meetings in that there is an announced agenda that includes practice in parliamentary procedure, prepared and impromptu speeches, and the selection of presiding officers from the youth participants.
For Toastmasters Members and Clubs:
Are you a Toastmaster member wanting to serve youth and achieve credit towards your Distinguished Toastmaster Award? You and your club conducting a Youth Leadership Program could be just the right fit! Read the Youth Leadership Program Workbook and Youth Leadership Coordinator’s Guide and speak with your club leadership.
The decision to present a Youth Leadership Program is made by the club’s executive committee and the club President appoints an experienced and trusted Toastmaster to coordinate the program. Be prepared to provide your club leadership with any relevant information to help them feel confident that you will be an effective and responsible coordinator for the program.
Youth Speech Contest Qualified Judges
Does your service organization sponsor a Youth Speech Competition and need trained and qualified Contest Judges? Founder’s District Toastmasters has excellent trained judges available at no cost to you here in Southern California, serving the counties of Orange and San Diego. We just request that you cite Founder’s District Toastmasters and this website in your promotional material for the community to know about Toastmasters. Our trained and qualified judges have served at Kiwanis, Rotary, American Legion, Schools, and other youth speech contests throughout Southern California.
*Interested or have questions? Contact: Youth Program Chair – Ed Wilson – etwilson3@yahoo.com.
For more information on the Toastmasters Youth Programs: Toastmasters International -Youth Programs
PTA HOA, and Youth Association Speakers
Does your organization need qualified speakers speaking on engaging topics for your meetings? We have qualified speakers from young professionals to professional teen mentors available to speak at your organization’s meeting on the benefits of developing communication and leadership skills in families and school life.
Need a speaker:
Contact the official Founder’s District Speaker Bureau Chair, April Braswell, DTM April@AprilBraswell.com