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Be a part
of something. Give young people a voice. Gain skills to get you
into work, further education or training.
Are you 16
-19 and not in education, training, or employment? Do you want to
experience what it is like to work in a dynamic office? Do you want
to help change things for the better?
Become a British Youth Council Volunteer and learn what
it takes to work in politics. You could be representing young
people across the nation through campaigning, researching and
carrying out communications and administration
work.
YOU
WILL GET:
An insight
into the world of work - develop your confidence, work with and
learn from professionals.
Experience
of assisting with event managing, dealing with finance and admin,
developing policies, creating campaigns.
A level 2
qualification in Employability and Personal Development.
Up to £40
per week expenses paid (additional funds for child care, disability
travel is available).
If you are
already in receipt of benefits this will not be
affected.
A chance to
apply for a Personal Development Grant of £250 to help you with
your next steps.
YOU
WILL GIVE:
Your time -
24 hours per week (4 days) for 24 weeks, starting January
2012.
Bags of
enthusiasm and hard work.
Willingness
to learn and apply yourself to new challenges.
Your unique
perspective and creativity.
YOU
WILL BE:
Aged 16-19
years.
Not
currently in employment, education or training.
Passionate
about making a difference and influencing decisions on issues that
affect young people.
Educated to
Level 1 (GSCE's).
Plus at
least one of the following:
- A lone
parent
- A young
carer
- In care
or care leaver
-
Ex-offender
- Have a
disability
- A
refugee
-
Homeless/or experienced homelessness
- Don't
take our word for it…
"British
Youth Council gave me a chance to improve my public speaking skills
and that has helped me a lot in University. Often my tutors tell me
that my English is very good, and I say's its all because of the
magic of BYC." (Furqan, v24Twentyfour volunteer)
To apply
Give Keith a call on 020 7332 2651 or 07809 507 367 or email
him keith.morgan@byc.org.uk
We
can't wait to hear from you!
You can
find volunteering opportunities from BYC or other charities
on www.do-it.org.uk where you can
find things near you, doing the things you're interested
in.
BYC Campaigners:
"I am looking forward to building the future with BYC as a
volunteer, and encouraging others to do the same."
Mohammed (22), BYC Campaigner, Newcastle
"It's great fun and very fulfilling when you realise you can
make a difference."
"I think it's important that every young person has the chance
to do some kind of voluntary work along the line. The knowledge
that you've helped to make a change, gives you a great deal of
pride, you also become part of a real close unit which is like a
family!"
24 Week Work
Placements for Young People Radio Advert
Production and editing by Marian Larragy from Camden Community
Radio
