UK Young Ambassadors: Recruiting Two New UK Young Ambassadors for Europe!
The Northern Ireland Youth Forum and the British Youth Council are looking for two new UK Young Ambassadors to represent Northern Ireland! UK Young Ambassadors give young people from the UK a voice in Europe and campaign for change on a local, national and European level. They lead the UK ‘Structured Dialogue’ programme to support youth participation in European decision-making.
Your role will involve campaigning on a national level and lobbying decision makers, delivering consultation with young people, influencing policy making and representing UK youth at European youth events. It is a voluntary position and the term runs from August 2014 to December 2015. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed young people with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives!
If you’re up for a challenge, are aged between 18-25, are a member of NIYF and can commit to volunteering some of your time over the next 18 months then click here to find out more and apply. To find out more about the UKYA Programme have a look at their website on www.ukya.org.uk.
UK Young Ambassadors in Europe
Deadline for applications- 5pm, on Friday 27th June 2014
Candidates short listed – Monday 30th June
Invite candidates to presentation and elections – 30th June 2014
Elections – 4th July 2014
All applicants informed of outcome- 4th July 2014
Applicants must be able to attend the training and induction residential on 16th August to 19th August
If you have a question about the application process please contact Claire King, Participation Worker, claire.king@niyf.org
