Are you passionate about making a difference? Save the Children UK is looking for dynamic young people to join our Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This is your chance to be a youth advisor for the next two years, using your voice to influence and shape our work to create positive change.
What You’ll Do
As a youth advisor, you’ll collaborate with others to shape projects across Save the Children’s initiatives in the UK. Past members have met with politicians, delivered speeches, engaged with media, and even featured in campaign videos. You’ll have multiple ways to share your ideas and impact our work.
Commitment and Meetings
We ask for a two-year commitment. You’ll attend:
- Monthly virtual meetings: First Wednesday of every month, 5-7pm
- Three in-person meetings a year: Two one-day meetings in Autumn and Spring, and a two-night residential in Summer. We’ll cover your travel costs and provide any additional support needed.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for young people aged 12-16 from diverse backgrounds across the UK, especially those from underrepresented groups, including working-class, disabled, people of color, young carers, and refugees. We particularly encourage applications from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Midlands, and North of England.
How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to create an account and answer four short questions. Applications close on Sunday 12th April. Phone and video interviews will be held starting Monday 20th April.
What You’ll Gain
- Skill-building: Public speaking, writing, networking, and influencing
- Unique experiences: Opportunities to engage with media, attend high-profile events, and more
- Support: Regular check-ins with staff and new friendships with fellow advisors
- Expense coverage: For all in-person meetings and events
Important Information
Please ensure you’re not already a member of a youth board for a large charity, related to a current YAB member, or have close family working at Save the Children.
If selected, you’ll receive communication from youthadvisoryboard@savethechildren.org.uk, so be sure to check your inbox and junk/spam folders.
More about this role
Volunteer role |
Youth Advisory Board Member |
Volunteer manager |
Child & Youth Participation Advisor |
Where you will be based |
Home |
Why we want you
Our Youth Advisors use their voices to influence and work with Save the Children to make positive change. It’s important that what Save the Children do, and say, represents what young people really care about.
What you will be doing
- Campaign on child poverty in the UK
- Work together to influence and shape decisions across Save the Children’s work
- Choose to take part in a range of unique experiences such as meetings with politicians, delivering speeches at events, and engaging with media
- A two-year commitment
- Attend a virtual meeting on the first Wednesday of every month, from 5pm-7pm
- Attend three in person meetings a year: Two one-day meetings in spring and autumn at a Save the Children office, and a summer residential
The skills you need
- Passion and a willingness to share your ideas
- Comfortable working in a team
- Ability to actively listen to others and be mindful of their views
- Interest to learn and work alongside others to create change
What’s in it for you
- The chance to influence and shape how Save the Children works
- Training to build skills like public speaking, writing, influencing and networking
- Support from staff with regular check ins
- Meet new people and create new friendships
- Expenses covered for any meetings or events in person
Disclaimer
We are committed to protecting and keeping children safe. We select, check and manage our volunteers to make sure that we are able to do this. All volunteers and staff must agree to and follow our code of conduct. Any questions about becoming a volunteer? Call 020 3763 0260 or email volunteersupport@savethechildren.org.uk.
Safeguarding
At Save the Children, we are committed to ensuring the safety of children and adults. We expect all volunteers to uphold the highest standards of behavior. Learn more about our safeguarding policies and how to report concerns.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Downloads
Youth Advisory Board Member.pdf
Other information
Minimum age 12
Home based
Location
Nationwide
Apply today to be part of something meaningful and help shape the future with Save the Children UK!