Volunteering
Become a volunteer with Young Wales
Are you aged 11-25 years old, and interested in having your voice heard by decision-makers? Do you want a platform to share your thoughts on social issues that you are passionate about? Do you want to make new friends, whilst making a difference to a cause that matters to you? You can do all that and more when you volunteer with the Young Wales programme!
Working with Welsh Government and organisations across Wales, Young Wales provide opportunities for young people to be involved in social action, and influence decision-making on a local and national level.
Through our different consultations, boards and groups, you can develop your skill-sets and share your thoughts on topics that matter to you. You don’t need to have experience, and there’s no fees to volunteer. We’re just looking for enthusiastic young people who want to get involved and use their voice to make a difference.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is at the heart of the work carried out by Young Wales, and we want young people to know their rights! Our goal at Young Wales is to reflect UNCRC Article 12 – the right for young people to have opinions, and for these opinions to be heard, and taken seriously. Young people’s voices are powerful, and Young Wales want to help provide a platform for your views to get heard!
So, how do we do this?
The Young Wales team works hard to create amazing opportunities for young people to get involved in, all year round. Here’s some examples of what you could get up to as a Young Wales volunteer.
- Get involved in our Boards and Groups which cover a range of topics from climate Change and Mental Health, to Online Safety, Education and Training, and LGBTQ+ issues. If there’s a cause that you’re passionate about, we probably have a group for it!
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Attend a Young Wales residential, which happen 3 times a year across different venues in Wales – all accommodation, transport and food are provided free of charge.
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Learn more about the UNCRC, and help us spread the word about children’s rights across Wales.
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Meet with Members of the Senedd and Welsh Government Officials, and share your thoughts as part of our Young Wales programme.
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Get your voice heard by taking part in one of our many different consultations which take place throughout the year, and share your stories and opinions in the work we carry out.
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Join us at events like the Young Wales Annual Festival, the Urdd, and Pride Cymru.
How do I sign up?
We use Microsoft Forms to sign up our Young Wales volunteers so if you want to register as a Young Wales volunteer you can sign up by clicking the button below. It will take about 20 minutes to complete. We will then get in touch by email to invite you to an online volunteer induction, and upcoming opportunities and events.
If you have any questions, want to find out more, or need help with the registration form. please get in touch with us by emailing us.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Children in Wales is an inclusive organisation, and we therefore positively welcome children and young people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and communities to become young volunteers. All young people will be treated fairly throughout your experience with us, and support will be provided wherever possible to ensure you are able to positively and actively contribute.
Examples of things that we can support you with:
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Transport costs
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Interpretation and translation of materials
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IT equipment