Youth Voice Council Member, Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Purpose:

We are recruiting young people aged 12-18 to make a difference in their community. The Youth Council will be empowered to take an active role in the development and delivery of community initiatives. Members will provide insight, feedback, and ideas to ensure programmes and facilities are relevant and engaging for their peers.

Objectives:

• Youth perspective - provide insights and perspectives from young people

• Innovative Ideas – enhance the Foundation’s programmes, marketing and facilities to make them more appealing to young people

• Engagement - involved in decision-making processes

• Strategies - help shape our youth strategy and future funding

• Leadership - develop young people's valuable skills for personal growth and future opportunities

• Feedback – help to evaluate the effectiveness of our programmes and our customer service

Responsibilities:

• Commit to attending Youth Council meetings (group meetings and one mentor meeting per year) – these could be online or face to face

• Represent the views of young people in the community to the Foundation

• Provide feedback on existing programmes, marketing and venues suggesting improvements or new initiatives

• Act as a liaison between the Foundation and the youth community, championing the benefits and opportunities available

• Help identify the needs and interests of young people

• Develop skills in teamwork, public speaking, and project management

• Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance personal and professional development

• Attend and support Foundation events throughout the year

• Support the development and implementation of a Youth Strategy

• Nominate and select roles of the Council including (not exclusive) Chairperson, Vice Chair and other strategic roles

• Support the growth and development of the Foundation and charitable objectives

Person specification:

Essential criteria

• Aged between 12-18
• A passion for enhancing opportunities for young people in Norfolk
• Currently living in Norfolk
• Ability to travel to The Nest and Carrow Road for meetings and events

Personal attributes

• Desire to grow as a leader
• Keen to develop effective communication skills
• Enjoys working within a team
• Interested in shaping programmes, marketing, places and special events at Community Sports Foundation that will benefit youth participants
• Exhibits positive behaviours and serves as a role model for young people
• Believes in the power of sport to build character, foster teamwork and promote personal growth
• Promotes equity and diversity in our community, ensuring all young people feel included and empowered
• Brings energy and positivity

Roles

We are looking to appoint Youth Council members in the following areas of passion:

• Chairperson

• Community Engagement

• Disability

• Facilities

• Football

• Fundraising

• Inclusion & Diversity

• Marketing & Communications

• Schools & Education

• Supporter Engagement

• Women’s & Girls

• Workforce & Coaching

If you would like more information on any of the above roles including specific responsibilities, then please email [email protected]

Youth Council benefits

• Knowing you will play an essential part in developing the future of the Foundation

• Opportunities to develop key interpersonal knowledge, skills and experiences through formal training, continued professional development (CPD) and practical experiences

• Foundation mentor to support your Youth Council role and personal development pathway

• Access to Norwich City home tickets

• A great way to build your CV and career prospects

• Foundation apparel

• Travel bursaries to attend meetings and programmes

• Progression opportunities into paid employment

Our vision

We use the power of sport to support and inspire our community to achieve our charitable objectives:

• Driving inclusion for people with disabilities

• Boosting mental health and wellbeing

• Supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations

• Community Engagement

Application process

To apply please complete our online application form via the link below

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Monday 31st March 2025

Interview Dates: Weeks commencing 7th & 14th April 2025

All candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed by email or phone. If you have not been contacted within a week of the closing date, this means that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For more feedback please email: [email protected]