{"id":61931,"date":"2025-09-06T06:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=61931"},"modified":"2025-09-06T06:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:26:59","slug":"join-the-unicef-uk-youth-advisory-board-2025-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=61931","title":{"rendered":"Join the Fully-funded UNICEF UK Youth Advisory Board 2025\u20132027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"235\"><strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"233\">Deadline: 21 September 2025, 10:00 PM (UK time)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"558\">Are you passionate about children\u2019s rights and making a difference in your community? UNICEF UK is inviting applications for its next Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This is an exciting two-year opportunity for young people aged 14\u201318, living and studying in the UK, to become directly involved in shaping UNICEF UK\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"608\">What is the UNICEF UK Youth Advisory Board?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"698\">The Youth Advisory Board is a team of young people who work closely with UNICEF UK to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"929\">\n<li data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"762\">\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"762\">Act as a voice on children\u2019s rights in the UK and globally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"831\">\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"831\">Provide insight to help UNICEF UK develop new ideas and projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"929\">\n<p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"929\">Raise awareness through their networks to help other young people understand UNICEF\u2019s mission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1121\">UNICEF UK has signed the Power of Youth Charter, and the YAB plays a central role in turning that commitment into action. Members meet regularly through video calls and in-person sessions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1172\">Benefits of Joining the Youth Advisory Board<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<li data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1255\">\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1255\">Travel and accommodation covered, including for a parent or carer when needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1358\">Accessibility support provided, such as costs for a personal assistant, interpreter, or translator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1429\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1429\">Opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and advocacy skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1514\">A chance to influence UNICEF UK\u2019s campaigns and programmes for children\u2019s rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1691\">\u201cBeing part of the YAB, it\u2019s honestly great knowing that regardless of your background\u2026 you can still contribute to making a significant change.\u201d \u2013 Sam, YAB Member 2021\u20132023<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1712\">Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1735\">To apply, you must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1830\">\n<li data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1759\">\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1759\">Be 14\u201318 years old<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1788\">\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1788\">Live and study in the UK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1830\">\n<p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1830\">Commit to a two-year term (2025\u20132027)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2161\">UNICEF UK is an inclusive organisation and actively encourages applications from young people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from those who are LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian or from another minoritised ethnicity, disabled, young carers, refugees, and from low-income backgrounds.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2189\">Key Dates to Remember<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2533\">\n<li data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2244\">\n<p data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2244\">Application deadline: 21 September 2025, 10:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2297\">\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2297\">Applications reviewed: Week of 22 September 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2355\">\n<p data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2355\">Interview invitations sent: Week of 29 September 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2416\">\n<p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2416\">Interviews: Week of 6 October 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2461\">\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2461\">Final decisions: Week of 13 October 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2533\">\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2533\">First Youth Advisory Board meeting: 14\u201316 November 2025 (in London)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2571\">Optional \u201cTalk to YAB\u201d Sessions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2749\">Interested applicants can attend a Talk to YAB session to hear directly from current members and ask questions about the role, the application process, and their experiences.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2793\">\n<li data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2771\">\n<p data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2771\">7 September 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2793\">\n<p data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2793\">14 September 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2849\">Spaces are limited, so early sign-up is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2868\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2982\">Applications can be submitted in the format that suits you best \u2013 written, video, voice note, or presentation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3024\">When applying, you will need to share:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3247\">\n<li data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3087\">\n<p data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3087\">Your interests, passions, community, and life experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3137\">\n<p data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3137\">Why you want to join the Youth Advisory Board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3176\">\n<p data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3176\">Your interest in children\u2019s rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3247\">\n<p data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3247\">Why youth networks, social action, and community activities matter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3444\">Keep written answers to 150 words per question or videos\/voice notes under 3 minutes. You will also need to provide your age, gender identity, location, and your parent\/carer\u2019s contact details.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3528\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/YAB-Member-Role-Description.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Role Description (226 kB)<\/a><br data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3487\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/YAB-Recruitment-Pack-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Recruitment Pack (7743 kB)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3565\">What to Expect as a YAB Member<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3882\">\n<li data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3636\">\n<p data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3636\">Attend the first in-person meeting in London, 14\u201316 November 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3708\">\n<p data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3708\">Take part in regular online calls and workshops via Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3793\">\n<p data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3793\">Join in-person meetings throughout your term, with dates planned well in advance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3882\">\n<p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3882\">Work as part of a team of young leaders, shaping campaigns, strategies, and policies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3899\">Why Apply?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"4117\">\u201cIf you care about the issues affecting young people and are eager to explore children\u2019s rights in a real-life context, apply to join the next generation of the Youth Advisory Board.\u201d \u2013 Arthur, YAB Member 2021\u20132023<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4241\">This is a chance to make a difference, develop new skills, and be part of a supportive, inspiring team of young leaders.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4257\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unicefuk.formstack.com\/forms\/yab_application_submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4372\">If you are 14\u201318 years old, living and studying in the UK, and ready to commit to a two-year term, <a href=\"https:\/\/unicefuk.formstack.com\/forms\/yab_application_submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply today.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4468\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unicefuk.formstack.com\/forms\/yab_application_submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply now<\/a> to join the UNICEF UK Youth Advisory Board \u2013 Deadline 21 September 2025, 10:00 PM.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4544\">For questions, contact the Youth Voice team at <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:youthvoice@unicef.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4541\">youthvoice@unicef.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4544\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/working-with-young-people\/yab-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.unicef.org.uk\/working-with-young-people\/yab-application\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadline: 21 September 2025, 10:00 PM (UK time) Are you passionate about children\u2019s rights and making a difference in your community? 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