We are delighted that you would like to join the Youth Board.

Overall purpose:
The Youth Board is a group of young people aged 16-20 across the UK who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. Formed in 2021 with a podcast in the works, the group are also looking to create a workshop and go into schools to help improve bereavement support for young people. The group is currently OPEN to new members from all parts of the UK who would like to help with this mission and shape this next part of the project.

Your qualities:
- Willingness to participate in discussions and work as a team
- Passion and interest in improving what's out there for young people who are experiencing bereavement
- Commitment to the project (timings outlined below)

Please note:
Participation in this group will involve discussions about death and bereavement. Joining is completely voluntary so please do consider your application carefully, especially if your loss is recent.

Commitment:
Several hours per month during 2022. The groups meets on Zoom, with individuals making progress in their own time around these group sessions.

Benefits:
- Help improve youth bereavement services and support other young people
- Meet others who understand and have been through something similar
- Develop resources for schools and go in to talk to teenagers
- Experience for your CV or UCAS
- Develop social media campaign and public speaking skills
- All travel expenses covered

Process:
After you submit your application, Jess our Project Lead will be in touch. Everyone will be told whether they've been successful or not as soon as possible after the deadline.

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