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City Youth Forum

An opportunity for any young person to contribute to their community and build friendships

Description

The City Youth Forum is a group of passionate, committed and enthusiastic young people aged 11-19 (or up-to 25 with SEND) who live, work or study within the Square Mile. The forum:
• represents the views of young people living, working or studying in the City
• helps to shape future services within City and feedback on existing services
• gets involved in campaigns, community initiatives and volunteering
• builds friendships with other young people in the City

If you meet the following criteria, reach out today to get involved and make a difference.
• You live, work, study or volunteer in the City of London
• You are aged 11-19 (or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities or a care leaver)
• You care about the future for young people in the City of London
Do you meet all three statements above? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

We know that life can be busy. That is why how much time you have to offer is your choice. We have three levels of membership.
Youth Voice Consultant - Time commitment: Around 30 minutes every three months. Best for those who don’t have time to attend meetings but still want to have their voice heard.
Member of the City Youth Forum - Time commitment: Around four hours per month. attending monthly forum meetings sometimes in person or online.
Youth Leader - Time commitment: Up to six hours per month. If you're passionate about improving the lives of young people, you could be our next Member of Youth Parliament.

There are unlimited benefits of getting involved, as you drive the work that the forum delivers.
Benefits include:
• Have your voice heard by decision makers
• Great experience to add to your CV and application forms
• Earn Time Credits (which can be redeemed for cinema tickets, subscriptions and meals out)
• Gain demonstrable skills such as; negotiation, project management, leadership, campaigning, administration, marketing.
Why wait? Get involved now to start making a difference to the lives of young people in the City of London.

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Name: Matilda Newman-Smart
Position: Youth Participation Lead
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Information

The City Youth Forum is a group of passionate, committed and enthusiastic young people aged 11-19 (or up-to 25 with SEND) who live, work or study within the Square Mile. The forum:
• represents the views of young people living, working or studying in the City
• helps to shape future services within City and feedback on existing services
• gets involved in campaigns, community initiatives and volunteering
• builds friendships with other young people in the City

If you meet the following criteria, reach out today to get involved and make a difference.
• You live, work, study or volunteer in the City of London
• You are aged 11-19 (or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities or a care leaver)
• You care about the future for young people in the City of London
Do you meet all three statements above? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

Response Type

  • General Provider

Supporting People With

  • Autism
  • Communication impairment
  • Hearing impairment
  • Learning difficulty
  • Mental health conditions
  • Physical impairment
  • Visual impairment

Local Offer Extended Response

Yes.