Youth Watch Champion

A volunteer opportunity with local charity aimed towards making a change to the health and social care system within Tees Valley whilst gaining and enhancing your skills within your chosen area of study. SUITABLE FOR WE MODULE

What You'll Do:

Take part in free training within research and evaluation, campaining and inspecting local health and social care provisions.
Plan, design and create consultations around the local health and social care provisions and deliver to your peers.
Design social action projects based on health themes such as - healthy relationships, social media, mental health.
Host Q&A with decision makers.
Create information packs on themes that matter for your peers
Work with sector leads to campain and 'youth proof' existing information to ensure inclusivity for young peoples needs.

Why You'll Love It:

Volunteering with a North East youth work charity offers: Freedom to be creative and design a project you choose. Explore themes and topics that matter to you. The opportunity to work with like-minded and passionate individuals. The opportunity to make a change and have a positive impact. Try out all sets of skills you are aspiring towards. Campaigning and raising your voice and acting as a voice for your peers.

What You'll Learn:

Skills in teamwork Group formation Youth and community work Evaluation and consultation with peers and decision makers Project management Plan, design and deliver media campaigns Learn about other peoples experiences and concerns about health and social care services Identify and highlight what is working well Recommend improvments for specific service areas

What We're Looking For:

Young people with lived experiences of the health and social care system. Young people who are passionate to share their stories. Young people willing to stand up for their peers. Young people with creative ideas and problem solving skills. Young people who are solution focused. Young people who like to meet new people. Young people who want to increase and improve their own skill set. Young campaigners.

Summary

Work Experience Module

Mental Health

Young People

Social Care

Education

Health

Darlington

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Redcar and Cleveland

Stockton

0 Weeks Minimum

0 Hours / Week

Skills you will develop:

Active listening

Strategic Planning

Teamwork/Collaboration

Networking

Creativity

Skills you should possess:

Research

Social Media Marketing

Photography

Presenting / Public Speaking

Strategy Development

Teaching / Training

Requirements:

Statement of Motivation

These documents must be completed:

Copy of YFNE Young Person Registration Form_YPREG_005 (4).docx

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