Lived Experience - Advisory Panel Members

Ygam is seeking panel members to join our Lived Experience Advisory Panel. We are looking for individuals with either direct or indirect experiences of gambling harms to provide the organisation with an increased knowledge on the issues that children and young people face in today’s society.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who can bring a range of skills, knowledge and experience to the panel, including the ability to communicate clearly, reflect thoughtfully, and contribute respectfully to group discussions. Experience of engaging with education, safeguarding, treatment, peer support, research or policy is valuable, as is an understanding of the wider impacts of gambling harms on young people, families and communities. Above all, we are looking for people who are motivated to use their experience to help shape meaningful change for children and young people.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

·       Contributing to panel discussions and activities

·       Sharing knowledge and areas of expertise

·       Keeping up-to-date with current developments in the risks and emerging themes surrounding young people’s exposure and experiences with gambling.

·       Submitting expenses

·       Reading through minutes

·       Completing any relevant actions pre and/or post meeting

·       Declaring conflicts of interest whilst participating on the advisory panel

Person Specification 

Essential

·       Demonstrable experience and knowledge in the fields of education, safeguarding and lived experience

·       Understanding of issues related to gaming and gambling harms among children and young people

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders

·       Passionate about safeguarding children and young people from gaming and gambling harms

·       Ability to commit time to attend regular meetings and contribute to the panel

·       Open-minded and respectful of different perspectives and experiences

Desirable

·       Previous experience serving on advisory panels or boards

·       Knowledge of the charity sector