Volunteer Role: Young Carers Advisory Group

Purpose of the role
The Young Carers Advisory Group will provide guidance to Welsh Government on developing advice and support directly for young carers. You will be invited to contribute to and shape activities that Welsh Government undertake with key partners and stakeholders to support young carers and young adult carers in Wales, placing children’s voices at the centre of decision making.

Meetings
4 x 2 hour hybrid meetings per year  ​​​​​​​

Age range
11-18​​​​​​​

Criteria
Lived experience of being a young carer​​​​​​​

Benefits of Volunteering

• You will develop a range of skills and experience that will look great on your CV! 
• Be able to access free training from Children in Wales.
• Have the opportunity to meet other young people from across Wales.
• Accessing UNCRC Article 12; the right to have opinions and for these opinions to be heard and taken seriously. ​​​​​​​

To get involved and start your Young Wales volunteering journey, complete our registration form https://forms.office.com/e/L0a1etADvf

If you would like further information please contact: volunteer@childreninwales.org.uk