A new web site aimed at 11-18 year olds has been launched.
Yor-zone.org.uk will provide for the first time a place where young people in the city can find support and advice on a variety of issues such as jobs, money, health, drugs, alcohol and disabilities.
The website also provides a one-stop shop for information about activities and events around the city from scouts and sea cadets to stamp collecting and skating- there is something for everyone. There are also over 70 opportunities for young people to volunteer and help others.
The site was designed in conjunction with young people across the city. “Yor-zone aims to be responsive to young people, providing opportunities to contribute content in terms of articles about things they have been doing, as well as opportunities to have their say through a poll on the front page, and the involvement pages”.
Adam Chapman (12, York High student) who worked on the creation of the website says: ‘Creating the website has been worthwhile, it will work in a way that will be handy to kids in York. It pulls all the information together in one easy place for young people. I think young people in York will benefit from this website. I will definitely.’
The website will be launched this week with presentations by the young web designers (Nathan Bargate, Fred Garside, Adam Chapman and Richard Blair- all young people from York).