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A Recruitment Opportunity to Join Youth Voice Wales 

The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) is recruiting up to three young people from across Wales to join their Youth Voice Wales Team, established in 2019. 

The aims of the group

Through YPIL advisory panels, TNLCF aims to address the issues young people and their communities face head-on and steer significant and positive change in communities.

Previous work

The first Youth Voice Wales Team has hugely impacted work in Wales, including shaping ‘Mind our Future’ – a £10 million grant programme to support young people’s mental health and resilience. 

The panel members have also been involved in The National Lottery Community Fund and ITV Wales ‘People’s Projects’. The Team panel have also presented at national youth and funding events across the UK.

What experience do I need?

Ideal applications will have experience:

What skills are they looking for?

Applicants should have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You’ll need knowledge of your communities needs and be able to make decisions.

As well as this, they would like at least one of the three new members to be able to communicate in Welsh.

What’s the commitment level?

Successful applicants will work approximately eight hours a month. You will need a flexible approach to travel across regions and attend induction and residential.

What’s in it for me?

If you’re chosen to be part of the panel, you’ll receive tailor-made training and support to help you improve your skills and experience in people management, leadership, decision making and project planning. You’ll also get training in public speaking, influencing and team building.

It’s a great opportunity to meet other inspiring young people like you and an excellent way to be part of the change for young people.

All travel and expenses are paid for. You’ll also be remunerated for your time.

How can I apply?

Using a maximum of 400 words, or in a film, please provide answers to the following questions:

The application deadline has been extended from 21st November to 5th December 2022.

Send your answers/video by email to YPIL@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.

Related Information

Read the full role description before applying.

Contact YPIL@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk if you have any questions.

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