Youth Opportunity Bureau
Organisation: UKYP
Who: 11-18 years
Cost: Free!
Time: 1-5 hours/week
Contact details:
ukyouthparliament.org.uk
020 7250 8374
Summary:
The UK Youth Parliament is exactly what it sounds like – it is a parliament led by young people and driven by their ideas! The UKYP runs annual campaigns to address issues young people care about.
In their own words:
“The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning.”
Skills gained:
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Communication
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Listening
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Planning
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Self management
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Taking responsibility
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Problem-solving
Further opportunities:
As a UKYP Alumnus, you will have access to work experience and other volunteer placements.
What you do:
You have to campaign and be elected in your Local Authority region in the official UK Youth Parliament election. If elected, you will have the chance to attend between 6-10 regional meetings and the Annual Sitting where you will get the chance to debate in the House of Commons! The four-day residential includes training, campaign planning and networking sessions. MYPs primarily work on national campaigns like ‘Votes at 16’.
Why do it:
UKYP is an amazing chance to represent young people, and your region, on a national stage. MYPs gain incredible skills and experiences that employers and universities look for. It’s a great opportunity to show how engaged and passionate young people are!
