Youth
Empowerment
Board
The Youth Empowerment Board is open for young people aged between 15 to 19 years (up to 25 yrs with SEND), from Poplar, Bow and neighbouring wards, who want to create real change in east London.
About Poplar HARCA Creating Opportunities together
The Youth Empowerment Board’s (YEB) mission is to bring young people’s voices into the heart of our decision making and forms part of our official governance structure at Poplar HARCA.
There are big changes happening in and around Poplar and Bow over the next few years. Our YEB members, all from E3 and E14, are offering their ideas, feedback and inspiration to influence these changes.
What is the Youth Empowerment Board?
Overview
The YEB is a committed group of young people who meet monthly to generate ideas, learn skills and have their opinions and perspectives listened to by high-level decision makers within Poplar HARCA.
The YEB will form part of the official governance structure of Poplar HARCA, and as such is called upon for ideas, feedback and inspiration.
Mission
The YEB’s mission will be to bring youth voice into the heart of decision-making at Poplar HARCA.
Alongside Poplar HARCA’s various committees and panels, the YEB will have the power and influence to create real change for the community in Poplar and Bow.
Objectives
The YEB will have at it’s focus the following:
- Sustainable thinking and practice
- Regeneration of the Teviot Estate
- Regular communication with Poplar HARCA Services Committee and Board
Who are we looking for?
We want to hear from a range of young people, who have a wide set of of backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re interested, you’ll need to be passionate about social issues locally – particularly sustainability – and keen to have your voice heard by those in power.
You’ll also be keen to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table, and confident in presenting these to groups of adults.
Age: 15-19 (up to 25 SEND)
Interests:
- Sustainability
- Local regeneration
- Working with our staff, Committees and Board.
Passionate about: E3 & E14
Support + Benefits What's in it for you?
As well as bringing youth voice into the heart of what we do at Poplar HARCA, being involved in the YEB will present lots of opportunities for self-development:
In return, YEB members benefit from a range of opportunities, including:
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- Having their say on things that matter to them
- Help to shape our youth offer at Spotlight
- Personal and professional growth
- A monthly meeting at different locations such as Canary Wharf and city of London with food and refreshments included
- YEB Away Day
- Trips to meet professionals from various sectors in their spaces, to gain further insight into their industry.