Youth4U: Young Inspectors Programme

Ensuring that children and young people actually have a voice, with a focus on involving the most marginalised young people.

The consortium works with local organisations across England to give disadvantaged and marginalised young people greater influence over services in their areas.

Purpose of the Programme

• Increase the number and quality of opportunities for marginalised young people to influence services.
• Help marginalised young people to engage their peers in influencing local policies and services across a wide range of issues including locality, health, neighbourhood renewal, transport and community service.
• Enable young people to feedback both their views and the views of their peers to local authorities and other service providers.

Eligibility

• 13 – 19 years old
• Up to 25 if they are disabled and/or have learning difficulties.
• A resident of Barking and Dagenham

Conditions

• 2 Days training will take place on 15th & 16th February 2010 at The Vibe in Becontree.
• Young people taking part in the Programme will be paid £75 per inspection.
• The Programme will help young people gain accreditation and UCAS points.

To enquire about taking part in the Programme, contact: Carl Reid 0208 270 6031

Send all applications to:-

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The Vibe 195-211 Becontree Avenue
Dagenham
Essex RM8 2UT

Or click here to download the application form.