The role of York Youth Council officer involves attending York Youth Council meetings, contributing to local campaigns, and consultations with City of York Council, as well as other organisations.

YYC members support the annual UK Youth Parliament ‘Make Your Mark’ ballot, one of the largest youth consultations in UK history. The ballot focuses on multiple issues that affect young people aged 11 – 18, including knife crime, mental health and votes at 16.

Members for York Youth Council also meet with elected members and council officers to progress YYC campaigns and priorities, whilst also taking part in other engagement opportunities to promote the work of York Youth Council.

YYC have produced an engaging short animation about the work they do and how you can use your voice to make a difference, available to watch here: https://youtu.be/61sYSBN7kUc

Young people who apply to join should be a resident or student in York, eager to work with others, and have a passion for helping people throughout the city, in particular children and young people.

Lottie, 16, Member of York Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament, said: “I really enjoy being part of York Youth Council, there’s always so much to get involved with. Whether it’s going to speak at events and getting involved with UK Youth Parliament or just brainstorming in small groups about local campaigns, I come away feeling like we’ve done something that could really make a difference.”

Anyone interested in joining York Youth Council should email yorkyouthcouncil@york.gov.uk or call 01904 551782.

For more information on York Youth Council, visit: https://yorkyouthcouncil.com/ or follow them on Twitter: @YorkYouth