What does it involve

As a youth councillor you will have certain responsibilities. These will vary depending on the projects you take on as a group, however here are some of the key ones: 

• ​Attend the 8 Youth Council meetings a year. These last an hour and generally start at 6pm.
• Send ideas and items to discuss to the Youth Council Committee Clerk before meetings.
• Carry out research and hold events
• Raise money/awareness for the Youth Council and the House in the Basement Youth Café.  

How can it benefit you?

• Looks fantastic on your UCAS application.
• Enhances your CV to help with future careers.
• Counts as volunteering/community service for awards such as DofE, ASDAN, and IB's CAS.
• Have your say in decisions affecting you and your community.
• Private audience with the MP for Sevenoaks and a tour of the Houses of Parliament.
• Great for careers in management, politics, finance, journalism, administration and much more. 

Requirements

To be a Youth Councillor you must be:

• ​Between 11 and 18 years old
• EITHER live in Sevenoaks Town
• OR live within 5 miles of Sevenoaks Town
• OR attend school in Sevenoaks