Bridget
Deputy Member - UK Youth Parliament
Member of the Young Essex Assembly
Harlow Youth Councillor
Elected 2005 - 2007
Elected 2007 - 2009
Manifesto Statement
With two years of experience of being an
elected YEA member, I have gained enough skills to get my voice
heard efficiently and effectively. I will be organising a
youth conference to get your thoughts and opinions on how to
improve our town and community.
HYC Sub Group and Responsibilities
Spokesperson
Speak to the press to make statements on behalf of the youth
council. Need knowledge of press protocol. Lead design
of all publicity including posters, leaflets and information
handouts. Be prepared to be interviewed at short notice.
To attend and speak at special functions such
as the Holocaust Memorial evening. To ensure a deputy is
always available to attend.
Chief Executive Liaison – To co-ordinate a
small team of youth councillors and attend meetings with the Chief
Executive of Harlow Council four times a year (formal). To
attend quarterly strategic meetings such as 2020 and CYPSP
meetings. To attend quarterly Chief exec meetings with PR team.
Achievements
As a volunteer I have
v Received a Jack
Petchey award for selflessness
v Gained new skills,
eg. communication and presentation
v Received a Trident
Gold award
v Gained
confidence
v Helped represent the
young people of Harlow.
This has contributed to the work of my project
and community as it has allowed me to voice my opinion more
assertively and give my opinion more confidently.
This relates to my personal/career plans as I
will be able to work with people of all ages, abilities and
backgrounds. I will be able to do presentations
confidently.
Level Two “Certificate in Community
Volunteering” qualification.
Level Two OCN Certificate "Communication Skills for
Mentoring
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