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Youth Activist

  • VO31473

Description

The Aberdeen City Youth Council is the official voice of young people in Aberdeen. It works with many bodies in the city to improve representation of young people in the Aberdeen.

It is made up of young people, aged between 14-25 years, from different areas and interest groups in Aberdeen. Youth Councillors are committed to involving and consulting young people and believe young people should have a voice at local, citywide, national and international levels.

Opportunities exist to participate in various ways.

  1. Youth Action Committee
  2. Mentoring Scheme
  3. Scottish Youth Parliament
  4. Ongoing youth related events.
    Looking for young people interested in youth issues and democracy. Contact for further details.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Aberdeen City Youth Council is the official voice of young people in Aberdeen. It works with many bodies in the city to improve representation of young people in the Aberdeen. It is made up of young people, aged between 14-25 years, from different areas and interest groups in Aberdeen. Youth Councillors are committed to involving and consulting young people and believe young people should have a voice at local, citywide, national and international levels.

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4 hours per Week

Frequency and commitment details

4 hours per Week

Restrictions

None
Experience required: Listening skills, positive attitude, experience of youth issues.
Travel details: Aberdeen City
Minimum age: 14
Maximum age: 25

Support

Expenses details: Hand in bus ticket to meeting then receive reimbursement at the following meeting.
Training details: Team Residential training
Support: Childcare,
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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