YMCA Model UN - Burlington County, New Jersey

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.ppt

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 - see each committee's section to view this year's topics.

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

Prepare Yourself

Dim lights Embed Embed this video on your site 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 ICC Research ICJ Research   Written Assignments You must submit "Pre-Conference Documents" based on your committee assignment prior to the Conference.  See the "Delegate Assignments" and your assigned Committee sections for details. 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 Parliamentary Procedure and Rules of Debate Manual 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.