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How to become a Volunteer Youth Ambassador

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Thinking of spending some time as a Volunteer Youth Ambassador?

Volunteer Youth Ambassadors predominantly act as a voice for the young people of today, offering them an opportunity to share their concerns about a number of topics that affect their future. From youth employment barriers to education and human rights, Volunteer Youth Ambassadors are advocates for their age group and want to put processes in place to improve society.

Where can a career as a Volunteer Youth Ambassador take you?

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The benefits of being a Volunteer Youth Ambassador

How you’re helping

  • Provide mentoring for young people and support them through challenging periods
  • Giving young people a sense of direction in their personal and professional lives
  • Creating a sense of stability and security for young people

What you’re gaining

  • Personal growth from adding value to the lives of young people.
  • Determination to see projects through to the end by leading by example.
  • Develop your passion, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting all young people in their journey

Development and growth

Skills you’ll need

  • Able to be empathetic and build relationships founded on trust
  • Relate to young people from a number of backgrounds
  • Have a patient, passionate and calm approach to situations

Skills you’ll gain

  • Better understanding of working with young people and the difficulties they experience
  • Interpersonal skills development that can transferred to other roles
  • Ability to organise a diverse range of activities to keep them mentally and physically stimulated

Expert tip

Joe Stockley Trustee at British Youth Council

“ Never stop trying to expand your experience. The charity sector is better than any other for diversity of experience and learning scope. Get in there, get learning. “

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