The EFL Trust are delighted to introduce its new Youth Forum, giving young people a voice and influence on specific areas of our work.
The EFL Trust’s Youth Forum will be made up of up to 15 young people, aged 16-24, who have participated, or are currently participating in a programme within the EFL Trust’s network of Football Club Charities and Delivery Partners.
Our vision is to involve young people from different backgrounds and experience across all levels of the organisation. Our Forum will provide a space for them to give their feedback, thoughts and ideas to help influence our work.
Young people are our future leaders and through our Forum they will develop their own skills whilst challenging our thinking to help shape the way in which the EFL Trust works.
Recently, the EFL Trust announced its commitment to the EFL Trust Power of Youth Charter and our Youth Forum will play an integral role in helping to grow the impact and influence of young people.
What’s involved?
You can now apply the to be a member the EFL Trust’s Youth Forum.
New members will be confirmed by the end of October 2021. Once formed, the Forum will meet bi-monthly (6 times a year) across a mixture of face-to-face and virtual meetings. Outside of the regular meetings, Forum members may be asked to undertake individual or group tasks and should be prepared to volunteer up to five hours per month.
All travel and other associated costs as agreed in advance will be covered by the EFL Trust.
EFL Trust Youth Forum members will:
- Make an initial commitment of 12 months to the Forum. Forum members may be invited by the EFL Trust to extend this for an additional 12 months should circumstances allow
- Consult with a broad representation of people from your region to understand their needs and to ensure that their views and opinions are fairly represented, even when they differ to your own
- Advocate for others and have the chance to input into national funding bids, project proposals, mechanisms of delivery and EFL Trust’s strategic objectives
- Be given opportunities to present on behalf of the Youth Forum at national events and at EFL Trust meetings
- Help Community Club Organisations and the EFL Trust identify social action projects and take part in them including EFL ‘Day of Action’
- Support our vision of building ‘Stronger, Healthier, More Active Communities’.
Who are we are looking for?
- Young people aged 16 – 24 years old
- A previous or current participant of either a Football Club Charity or Delivery Partner’s programme (for example NCS, Kickstart, Training Ground, Traineeships, Higher Education courses with the University of South Wales)
- A passion for making positive change in communities
- Someone willing to share their own opinions and ideas, as well as finding out the views of others and representing these, even when they differ to your own
- Someone keen keen to undertake training to help boost your skills and self-development
- Reliable and committed to attending forum meetings.
Our commitment to you:
- You will be assigned a mentor from the EFL Trust who will work with you and support you throughout your time on the Youth Forum
- We will support you to develop transferrable skills such as communication, team work, leadership, problem solving and decision making
- You will have the opportunity to challenge and be challenged over how the EFL Trust can make a difference to their communities
- You will undertake training, developmental and volunteer opportunities that will help boost your CV and could help lead to future job opportunities
- You will be given the opportunity to learn about and build relationships with our stakeholders and partners across community and youth sectors.
As an EFL Trust Youth Forum member you will:
- Meet, work with and learn from others who are passionate about making a difference in their local communities
- Have the opportunity to challenge and be challenged over how the EFL Trust can make a difference
- Advocate for other people taking part in the EFL Trust funded projects/programmes and encourage greater participation from under-represented groups
- Undertake peer and community research to help inform the EFL Trust’s priorities and funding decisions
- Help influence the work of the EFL Trust to create positive changes for the people and diverse communities in which we work
- Learn about charity governance and help influence the EFL Trust’s strategic objectives
- Gain experience of working as part of a Youth Forum and build a network of contacts that can advocate on your behalf
How do I apply?
When applying , the EFL Trust strongly advise you to refer the information provided above as well as these Terms of Reference when responding to the questions below.
Please fill in the below form and choose from one of the following options:
What can I expect once I’ve applied?
Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email notification letting you know that your application has been received. You will find out via email whether your application has been successful or not
Although places are limited, the application process will be re-opened on a yearly basis to balance any changes with continuity across the forum. Unsuccessful applicants are invited to re-apply.
Good luck with your application! If you have any questions, please do get in touch via [email protected].
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