How you can make a difference in your Town!

The Glastonbury Youth Council is open to 11-18 year olds living or attending a youth group in the BA6 postcode area. The Youth Council is operated in partnership with Glastonbury Town Council, Mendip YMCA & Red Brick Building Youth.

What is the role?

The role of the youth council is to empower young people aged 11-18 to influence and inform the decisions that affect their lives. We support young people to get involved in their communities and democracy locally, making a difference as volunteers, campaigners, decision-makers and leaders.

How do we do that?

* Improve Town resources for young people

* Raise the profile and awareness of an identified issue or campaign important to young people i.e. Youth Parliament 2018 campaigns are lowering the voting age to 16 and a curriculum for life

* Consult with the young people of Glastonbury.

* Organise youth events

* Attend a youth council stirring group meeting to promote the needs of our community.

* Raise the profile of the Youth Council and the overall perception of young people within the community.

* Link with neighbouring youth councils and work on joint campaigns

What are the benefits of being a youth council member?

You gain experience and develop many new skills.

It helps to grow your confidence.

It prepares you for employment and develops your CV.

It gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the town you live in.

You can work towards a number of achievement awards that you can add to a portfolio to show future employers.

The Youth Council is supported by the Youth Provision Committee of the Town Council and the YMCA and once a month will be invited to send a representative to Council Meetings.

They also have a Facebook Page

or can be emailed on office@glastonbury.gov.uk

and mark for the attention of the Committee Clerk Sarah Marks.

If you require more information on the Street & Glastonbury Young Person Friendly Charter please click on the link below.

www.youngpersonfriendlycharter.co.uk