We are looking for young people aged 13-16 to join our Youth Advisory Board.
If you are active online and passionate about making the internet a safer and more positive environment for everyone and you want to celebrate the opportunities being online has to offer, whilst championing change that can make a real difference to young people’s online experiences. This could be the opportunity for you. To apply complete our application form here.
The deadline for applications has now been extended to 1pm on Monday 28th March.
Childnet are establishing a new Youth Advisory Board of 10 young people aged 13-16 from across the UK. This group will have the exciting opportunity to help shape and directly influence Childnet’s resources, messaging, and future campaigns, including planning for Safer Internet Day.
The board will kick-off with a 3-day trip to London and will subsequently meet regularly online with the Childnet team to share their thoughts and experiences of online safety and the digital world.
Successful applicants to the new Youth Board will attend a 3-day residential trip in London where you’ll meet and work with other members and the Childnet team.
Subsequent meetings will be hosted online and youth board members will be given regular opportunities to talk about young people’s online experiences, feedback on Childnet projects and speak up about the online issues impacting them the most.
We’re really excited to be able to host all our new Youth Board for a 3-day residential trip to London. You can also expect to:
- Meet other likeminded young people and share exciting experiences
- Make a difference in the way adults engage with young people on online safety
- Raise awareness of important issues
- Broaden your knowledge and develop future employability skills to boost your CV or college and university applications
- Work with other organisations, including the government and internet industry
- Lead the way in shaping the future of the internet for young people
Please note this role is voluntary, but Childnet will cover the costs of travel and accommodation for the residential trip to London for you and your accompanying parent or carer.
Any young person currently aged 13-16, resident in the UK.
You’ll also need to be available to attend our residential in London from Friday 6th May – Sunday 8th May 2022.
We welcome and encourage applications from young people of all backgrounds. If you require additional support in order to apply or to participate in the Youth Advisory Board, please let us know on your application form or by emailing: education@childnet.com
Great! To apply complete our application form here. If you would like more information about the role or the project, contact us by emailing: education@childnet.com
The deadline for applications has now been extended to 1pm on Monday 28th March.
The Childnet Education team will reach out to suitable applicants for a short, informal phone call or video call to talk through their application and the role. We are happy to schedule these conversations at a time convenient to you during the week of 28th March 2022.
If you have any questions about the Childnet Youth Advisory Board, including the application process please email the Childnet Education Team at education@childnet.com. We’re excited to work with you!