Each delegation to the program faces an exciting, challenging task in preparing materials to become a United Nations Ambassador. Delegates must do some intensive research on a variety of topics and be prepared to defend and debate the position(s) held by their country. Moreover, the delegate must be prepared to undertake formal negotiations within their bloc caucuses, and make impromptu speeches explaining their country’s position on the assigned topics.

Y-MUN Delegate Orientation Slide Show

Conference Prep Videos

Committee Assignments

You have an opportunity to request your committee based on your area of interest. We cannot guarantee you will get your first choice. Review committee descriptions and topics for this year. These topics are what you will write your position papers on.

Committee Descriptions

Committee Topics

Once you know your committee and country assignments, you need to familiarize yourself with committee procedures.

Prepare Yourself

How much you prepare determines how much you and others will benefit from the experience. Visit the links below to get you started.

Preparation & Research

ICJ Research

ICC Research

Written Assignments

You must write position papers, draft resolutions and resolutions.

Country Data Sheet (Not submitted except for Envoys - Due Dec. 10th)
(Two page summary of general country information)-this is for student review, it is not submitted to the program office. Click here for the form.

Position Papers (Due Nov. 1st)
Delegates attending the YMCA Model United Nations Conference are required to prepare position papers that outlines their nation’s position for all the topics presented in the delegates’ assigned committee that will be discussed at the conference.
Click here for detailed instructions and to view a sample

The following specialized committees have an alternative position paper assignment detailed here:

• ICC (“Courts Position Request Form”-available on website)
• ICJ (“Courts Position Request Form”-available on website)
• HSC (“HSC Position Request Form”-available on website)
• NBC (“NBC Position Request Form”-available on website)
• Video Press (PowerPoint presentation of 10 pages with pictures & text on an “international issue”)
• Written press (1 page writing sample- “Why young people must be civically engaged”)
• Envoys (“Country Data Sheet”-Due Dec. 10th )

Draft Resolutions (Due Dec. 10th)
Each delegate is to prepare (2) one page draft resolutions. Delegates need to turn their position papers into working “draft resolutions” for discussion and debate amongst members of the country’s committee during conference weekend. Members of each committee or body will get a copy of each draft resolution (posted on the Y-MUN website), so delegates should put a lot of time, preparation, and thought into the documents.
Click here for detailed instructions and to view a sample

Resolutions (Prepared at Conference)
A resolution is the document that outlines a specific course of action to address the topics discussed in each committee.  It is written by several members in the committee during the conference weekend and debated by all members in that committee.

 Click here for detailed instructions and to view a sample

Parliamentary Procedure and Speaking Skills in Committee

Student Leadership Positions

There are opportunities to be elected to leadership positions. If you wish to be considered you must fill out some forms.

For more information see the Student Leadership Positions page.