Youth Board
The Voice of Young People Matters. This is our Youth Advisory Board
Youth Advisory Board
The Street Soccer Foundation firmly believes in the voice of young people to inform our programme provision endeavour. Our Youth Advisory Board is one in which gives young people the opportunity to have a voice and influence on future Academy programme provision for the benefit of others.
The Youth Advisory Board is made up of up to 10 young people at any time, aged 18-30, who have either participated and successfully graduated the National Street Soccer Academy, or who are currently participating in the Academy programme.
Our aim is to involve young people from different backgrounds and experiences across all levels of our charity with our Youth Forums providing a platform for youth to have a voice and give their feedback, thoughts and ideas to help influence our work.
Young people are our future change makers. Through our Youth Forum and Advisory Board they will develop their own skills whilst challenging our thinking to help shape the way in which the Foundation operates.
Our Youth Advisory Board plays an integral role in helping the Street Soccer Foundation to build the impact and influence of young people both nationally and internationally across the globe.
The Youth Advisory Board is made up of up to 10 young people at any time, aged 18-30, who have either participated and successfully graduated the National Street Soccer Academy, or who are currently participating in the Academy programme.
Our aim is to involve young people from different backgrounds and experiences across all levels of our charity with our Youth Forums providing a platform for youth to have a voice and give their feedback, thoughts and ideas to help influence our work.
Young people are our future change makers. Through our Youth Forum and Advisory Board they will develop their own skills whilst challenging our thinking to help shape the way in which the Foundation operates.
Our Youth Advisory Board plays an integral role in helping the Street Soccer Foundation to build the impact and influence of young people both nationally and internationally across the globe.
What's involved?
The Youth Advisory Board meets twice a year either face-to-face or through virtual meetings. Outside of these regular meetings, Youth Board members may be asked to undertake individual or group tasks and should be prepared to volunteer up to five hours per month.
All travel and other associated costs as agreed in advance will be covered by the Street Soccer Foundation.
Youth Board Advisor members will:
- Make an initial commitment of 12 months to the Board. Members may be invited by the Street Soccer Foundation to extend this for an additional 12 months should circumstances allow
- Consult with a broad representation of people from their region to understand local needs and to ensure that local views and opinions are fairly represented, even when they differ to their own
- Advocate for others and have the chance to input into national funding bids, project proposals, mechanisms of delivery and our Foundation strategic objectives
- Be given opportunities to present on behalf of the Youth Forum at national events and at Street Soccer Foundation meetings
- Help our delivery partners: Club Community Organisations (CCOs), to identify social action projects and take part in them
Who we look for?
- Young people aged 18-30 years old
- A previous or current participant of a Street Soccer Foundation programme
- A passion for making positive change in communities
- Someone willing to share their own opinions and ideas, as well as finding out the views of others and representing these, even when they differ to your own
- Reliable and committed to attending Youth Forum meetings
As a Youth Advisory Board member you will:
- Meet, work with and learn from others who are passionate about making a difference in their local communities
- Have the opportunity to challenge and be challenged over how the Street Soccer Foundation can make a difference
- Advocate for other people taking part in Street Soccer Foundation funded projects/programmes and encourage greater participation from under-represented groups
- Undertake peer and community research to help inform the Street Soccer Foundation’s priorities and funding/investment decisions
- Help influence the work of the Street Soccer Foundation to create positive changes for young people and diverse communities in which we work and support
- Gain experience of working as part of a Youth Advisory Board and build a network of contacts
Our commitment to you:
- You will be assigned a mentor from the Street Soccer Foundation who will work with you and support you throughout your time on the Youth Advisory Board
- We will support you to develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem solving and decision-making
- You will have the opportunity to challenge and be challenged over how the Street Soccer Foundation can make a difference to communities nationwide
- You will undertake training, developmental and volunteer opportunities that will help boost your CV and could help lead to future job opportunities
- You will be given the opportunity to learn about and build relationships with our stakeholders and partners across community and youth sectors
Would You Like To Apply?
Please complete the form below to make your application
What happens after you apply?
After submitting your application, you will receive an email notification letting you know that your application has been received. You will find out via email whether your application has been successful or not.
Although places are limited, the application process will be re-opened on an annual basis to balance any changes with continuity across the Youth Board and Forum. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-apply.
Good luck with your application.