An exciting opportunity is coming up for our students to use their voice and make a difference for young people in Doncaster by applying to be part of Doncaster Youth Council. A video documenting their work can be found here.
At XP, we work hard so that we can get smart, so that we can be kind and make the world a better place. This work is happening everyday in our school, but we’d love to see XP students on the council, not just for the opportunities it would afford them, but also for the impact that we know their work would have on youngsters across the whole borough.
Doncaster Youth Council are a diverse group of local young people aged 11-19, who want to ensure the voices of the young people in Doncaster are heard. In the past youth council representatives have spoken at the dispatch box in the house of commons, and helped to shape Doncaster’s ‘Children and Young People’s Plan‘.
What the Youth Council Does
- Provides a forum for young people to use their voice on the things that matter
- Represents and communicates the views of young people to the decision makers and wider community
- Raises the profile of young people in a positive way
- Encourage young people to be good citizens
- Highlight the issues affecting young people
What the role involves
- Representing the views of young people living in Doncaster
- Sharing ideas and campaigning for change on the issues that matter
- Organising and attending meetings
- Meet with decision makers
- Attend local, regional and national meetings.
Skills you might need
- Confidence / courage
- Enthusiasm
- Organisation
Apply Now!
Applications to become a member of Doncaster Youth Council can be done in various ways:
- Complete the online applications form which is available via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A3ehZBe567_-HExU2aGGyjfLClW0dicmVryemPA7lWU/edit?safe=strict
- Download and complete the attached application form which can be found to the right of this page and return to: [email protected]
- Ask for an application form from our school reception, complete it and hand back in to your Crew Leader
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th January 2019