Other opportunities for young people

The British Youth Council is recruiting for more young people to join the Youth Voice - National Scrutiny Group, a group of young people aged 11-19 who advise UK Government Ministers directly on young people's needs and the impact of Government policy on young people. For further information visit www.byc.org.uk/news/we%27re-looking-for-more-young-people-to-join-the-national-scrutiny-group.aspx.

NCVYS is looking for 30 young people in England aged 18-25 who are interested in social action and want to develop their skills to take a lead in their community. The British Council's Active Citizens programme is a community empowerment and social action programme that builds lasting partnerships between communities in the UK and others around the world. For further information, including how to apply, visit www.ncvys.org.uk/Active_Citizens.html.

Amplify, the Children's Commissioner's national advisory group, are looking for young people aged 11−17 from different backgrounds and with different experiences and abilities, who have an interest in the Children's Commissioner's work and some understanding of the things that affect children and young people's lives, to join. For further information visit www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/content/additional_promos/content_65.