Youth Access

NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP

Do you want to be more involved in helping to steer national developments in young people’s information, advice and counselling services?

Youth Access is looking for new members to join its National Advisory Group. Only Youth Access members are eligible for nomination. While we are particularly keen to receive nominations from members in particular areas (see below), more important is the ability to commit some time and support to the work of the Group.

What would you have to do?

• Contribute your views and advice on the range of policy and practice issues involved in supporting and improving the delivery of YIACS
• Comment on Youth Access progress on meeting its strategic aims and operational plan and targets
• Be involved in consultations on Youth Access’ responses to Government policy and proposals
• Help Youth Access to identify gaps in services and new opportunities
• Help shape Youth Access work and its future vision and plans
• Attend three one day meetings each year, mostly in London (Youth Access pays travel expenses).

How might it benefit you?

• Increase your understanding of the national context, helping you to better locate the development of your service at a local level
• Meet with others with similar experience and commitment to improving services for young people
• A chance to dream and have BIG ideas without worrying about the financial and employment implications

A bit more……

We want to increase the size of the Group to include two representatives from each Government Office region. We particularly seek members in the following areas:

North West – 2 vacancies
North East – 1 vacancy
East Midlands – 2 vacancies
West Midlands – 2 vacancies
East – 1 vacancy
South East - 1 vacancy

If you are in a region that currently has no vacancies, please do not be put off from coming forward, as the Group also has the power to co-opt.

The Youth Access National Advisory Group is a formally constituted Sub-Committee of the Youth Access Executive Board. The Board has the legal responsibility for all Youth Access resources and financial matters and expects the National Advisory Group to inform the strategic direction of the organisation and to make recommendations on policy and practice matters.

Want to join?

Please complete the nomination form below and return to Youth Access by 30th. June 2008. In the event of more candidates standing than there are seats available, the National Advisory Group may call an election. It also has the power to co-opt members on to the Group.

NAG Nomination Form

Need to know more?

Please call Barbara Rayment on 020 8772 9900 x 23 or email: barbara@youthaccess.org.uk