Our Youth Board
Our Youth Board has been running since 2007.
It is a collective of young people aged 16-21, who together support the work of London Youth as either Ambassadors or Advisors. They represent young people from different backgrounds, living in boroughs across the capital. Each of them belongs to a youth organisation within our network so they know first-hand the positive effect youth work has.
All members of the Youth Board act as Young Ambassadors. Some members have also chosen to take on the additional responsibility of becoming Young Advisors. These young people are regularly involved in organisational decision making and development throughout London Youth, such as sitting on recruitment panels and being involved with our Trustees.
Every young person on the board is passionate about representing young people’s views, and advocating for change and better opportunities for their fellow Londoners.
Speak Up, Change the Game: Join London Youth’s Youth Board!
Feeling unheard? Want to make a real difference? Be the voice of your generation and shake things up with other young leaders. We’re looking for young champions from London Youth Membership Network to join our current Youth Board members in helping shape how we work with young Londoners and improve services.
What’s in it for me?
Opportunities to get paid! Help us allow young people to be seen, heard and lead on change. There are lots of opportunities for you to develop key skills like public speaking, leadership skills, decision making skills and organisational management. You also get to meet likeminded young people across London.
What happens when you join the board?
- You can join for between 1-3 years! Work with other young leaders.
- Meet in person at our Pitfield Street Office, London.
Who can join the board?
- Are you 16-21-year old?
- Linked to a London Youth Member (Youth Clubs/ Sports/ Programmes.
- Taken part in a London Youth Programme in the last 12 months.
- Everyone is welcome.
What is the commitment?
- Attend a monthly board meeting at our office at Old Street (travel cost is covered by London Youth)
- Extra events where London Youth board members are invited to.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
