• Home
• Conference
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Venue
  • Schedule
  • Gallery
  • FAQ
• Staff
  • Secretariat
  • General Staff
• General Assemblies
  • Committee Overview
  • SOCHUM
  • WTO
  • DISEC
  • WHO
• Specialized Agencies
  • Committee Overview
  • UNEP
  • AU
  • UNODC
  • JCC
  • UNSC
• Registration
  • Registration
  • Registration Overview
  • Country Matrix
• Documents
  • Background Guides
  • MUN Information
• Sponsorship
• Contact Us

FAQ

Welcome to our FAQ page!

Here we’ve answered many of our delegates’ and teachers’ questions, and you’re likely to find yours answered. Nonetheless, if you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@vmun.com.

Please scroll further down for more information on the conference, registration, event details, ways of getting involved, and important notes for chaperones and delegates.

GENERAL

1. What is Model United Nations?

MUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations. Students are assigned to represent a nation in an engaging debate regarding the pressing morale issues that the global community faces. The different divisions in MUN cover a diverse range of topics including global health, environment, security, finance, economies, human rights, and development. It helps familiarize students with the UN procedures as well as the variety of global events that occur in the world. In addition, MUN teaches delegates the importance of negotiations and listening to others as they work with other nations in hopes of producing a comprehensive resolution to address the topic of debate. MUN is also an enriching experience as it encourages students to investigate and be considerate of perspectives other than their own.

2. What is Vancouver Model United Nations (VMUN)?

Vancouver Model United Nations is the largest student-run conference in western Canada. This is the eleventh year that this prestigious conference will be held in January in downtown Vancouver. VMUN takes pride in providing a formal and professional environment where students may challenge themselves to debate some of the world’s most controversial and intriguing events.

REGISTRATION AND EVENT DETAILS

1. Where and when does VMUN 2012 take place?

VMUN takes place in the heart of Vancouver from January 20-22. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We are extremely pleased with our venue, which will be able to provide delegates with immense opportunities to enhance their MUN experience and to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Located steps from Vancouver’s finest shopping, dining, and entertainment establishments, and with a Starbucks in the actual hotel itself (perfect for grabbing breakfast on the go while finishing up resolution papers), the Hyatt will undoubtedly provide students with a wonderful venue for an amazing experience.

2. How much does it cost to attend VMUN?

Check the Registration Overview for information!

3. When is registration available?

Registration is currently open!

4. How many committees will delegates have to choose from?

This year, VMUN is pleased to present 9 carefully-chosen committees to delegates. Because of a slight overcrowding of committees, we have decided to increase the number of available committees by two. For the less experienced participant, we have the general (and larger) committees of Disarmament and International Security (DISEC), World Health Organization (WHO), World Trade Organization (WTO), and Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs (SOCHUM).
For the more experienced delegate, we have the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the African Union (AU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Joint Crisis Committee (JCC), and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

GETTING INVOLVED

1. How can I get involved with VMUN?

If you are in secondary school, you can register yourself as a delegate for this year’s conference. Should students want to apply for a volunteer position, they should contact Alex Lin at conference@vmun.com. Staff applications have closed for 2012; however, secondary students may apply for staff positions in March for the following year.

2. How do I apply to be a staff member?

Although staff applications are over for VMUN 2012, we encourage everyone to apply to staff VMUN 2013. For Secretariat positions, students must be in high school and have had extensive Model UN experience. Committee staff positions are open to high school students with a substantial history in MUN. We look forward to working with you!

3. Are promotional materials (i.e. posters, pamphlets, etc) available?

Yes, promotional materials may be obtained from Johnny Brynelsen, the USG Marketing, at marketing@vmun.com.

DELEGATES

1. How do I prepare for VMUN?

Delegates should familiarize themselves in advance with the background guides that their committee directors will provide them. All resources will be available on the VMUN website. In addition, delegates are encouraged to do additional research elsewhere in order to become educated on their nation’s policy on the topic of debate. Position papers may or may not be required in their committee; however, writing them is highly recommended. Writing position papers might also prove influential if delegates wish to be considered as a recipient of an award.

2. Does VMUN have double delegations?

No, you may not register as a double delegation. All delegates will represent their country in their committee individually.

3. Can I win awards?

Yes, awards are given out to delegates who demonstrate a keen interest and passion on the topics of discussion as well as a strength in the quality of their arguments throughout the debate. Award recipients should also have distinguished themselves by demonstrating leadership through their combined efforts with others. Position papers are highly recommended for delegates seeking an award as they may prove to be influential during the decision process.

4. Do you provide scholarships or financial aid?

VMUN does not award students with scholarships but prefers to provide financial aid to students in difficult economic situations. At VMUN, we firmly believe that students should be judged not based on their prior MUN experience, but rather, for their performance at the conference. For that reason, we do not provide scholarships. However, if you require financial aid, please contact our SG at sg@vmun.com. We will do our best to assist you with your needs.

CHAPERONES

1. Do teachers have to purchase their own hotel rooms for the conference?

No! We are pleased to offer the faculty chaperone of delegations with eight delegates or more complimentary rooming for the duration of the conference.

2. Are teacher chaperones mandatory?

Teacher chaperones are indeed mandatory.

*price is subject to changes.