Volunteer on our Young People's Advisory Group
Off The Record Twickenham
Help shape mental health support for young people in Richmond Borough by joining our Young People's Advisory Group.
Are you aged 13–23 and living in Richmond Borough? Do you want to have your say about issues that are important to you and your friends? Do you want to get involved with your local community and support your peers? Off the Record Twickenham offers free, confidential counselling to young people, and we want your voice to help us get it right. As a member of YPAG, you will have the opportunity to: - Help and advise on the work of OTR (meetings are every 3 months) - Champion what's important for young people's emotional wellbeing - Represent and promote OTR - this can include attending OTR fundraising and publicity events or meeting with local MPs (optional) - Share your views and ideas on what matters to young people - Help design marketing materials, social media strategy and website content - Help us interview new counsellors What's the commitment? We're an informal, friendly group that meets around four times a year, so it fits around school, college, work or university. What our members say "I feel as though I am giving back to my community and helping people with mental health issues. Being a member doesn't demand a huge amount of time and makes a difference." "Many of my friends have been helped by OTR and found their services very valuable. OTR makes the lives of young people easier when they are going through exam stress and other issues." "As well as making changes to help local young people, being part of YPAG will help me in the future. I have gained an understanding of what mental health looks like and valuable experience which has also helped my CV."
Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Business, Management & Research,Youth Work,Support Work,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping,Under 16 Volunteering
Creative & Design, Evaluating & Reviewing, Organising & Planning, People Skills
No specific skills needed other than being open minded, a team player, able to commit to meeting every 3 months and giving constructive advice.
- Have your say on the issues that matter to you and your friends - Make a difference to the emotional wellbeing of young people living locally - Gain valuable skills and work experience, which is great for your CV, personal statement or university applications
As little as an hour or two every 3 months.
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2 Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ We also meet online if it's tricky to come to the office
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