Jack
Harlow Youth Councillor
Elected 2008 - 2010
Manifesto Statement
I believe that every child has the right to a
voice. If voted in, I’ll ensure that every point, however small,
will be put forward. One point I’d argue is more facilities for
teenagers.
Sub Group and
Responsibilites
Comment Box Co-ordinator – To
co-ordinate a team of representatives from each school to collect
the comment cards. To record and monitor issues and process
information received. Need to be organised and a good
administrator. This position will also incorporate attending
adult Committee meetings as an Observer -
Responsibility to attend quarterly adult committee meetings
(formal), to observe and summarise committee activities and current
issues. To feedback to the full youth council meetings and
lead in any youth council issues that may arise. The two
positions will give an overview of current issues from all
perspectives.
As a volunteer, I have:
I ran in the elections to become a youth
councillor and attended a campaign workshop to aid me with positive
propoganda and a general outlay. I was successful in my
running and I now attend an average of a meeting a week as well as
those of the sub groups and activities. These
include the youth cafe and my running as a young
representative on the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust.
Contribution to the work of my project
and community:
As a member of the youth council I have
contributed by representing the views expressed to me by my peers
and expressed their points properly and then reporting back with
feedback. We have secured and developed the youth cafe as a
place for people to go to.
Relation to personal/career
plans:
At current, I have planned to go into a
science career, but have considered politics also. The
experiences and skills I have learnt will help me with
understanding communication and in a variety of ways.
Achievements:
ASDAN L2 Certificate in Community
Volunteering
Jack Petchey Achievement Award
Trident Certificate for Community Involvement
Essex Art Award
Canal Boat Navigation Certificate
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