Youth Action From the shaping the session to leading the organisation.
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Transcript of Youth Action From the shaping the session to leading the organisation.
Youth ActionFrom the shaping the session to leading the organisation
What is Youth Action?An Example from a local projectUnderstanding the Principles of Youth ActionHow do we achieve Youth Action?
Workshop Outcomes
Youth Action is • The involvement of young people in decisions that are made
that affect them.• Young people should be treated as citizens now (as opposed to
the citizens of the future) • Young People involved in all decisions that are made about the
community and society in which they live.
What is Youth Action?
9 Principles of Youth Action
1. Youth Participation2. Benefit to Others3. Fun4. Flexibility5. Support6. Recognition7. Progression and Leadership8. Inclusion9. Personal Development
Developed by the Youth Action Network
1. Youth Participation
Group Discussion:
• In what ways can young people be involved in your organisation? (please discuss all levels of involvement in your organisation)
• List the words and phrases that come into mind
• Create a definition of ‘Youth Participation’
3. Fun
Which Sweet Activity!!!
Fun
Discussion – How can the ‘which sweet’ activity be developed to work in your StreetGames project?
Key Learning Points:
• Activities need to be of interest and applicable to young people for them to take interest;
• Opportunities can be developed to meet the needs of young people;• If it is fun and enjoyable it is likely to keep young people engaged;• We all tend to work better at things we enjoy;• Asking young people to make important decisions, or be involved in meetings can
be daunting – is it fun for them?• Not everyone likes to have committees and meetings – default is usually a youth
forum!!!
5. Support
7. Progression and Leadership
Activity: Celebrity Chair
Risk and Reward
Low Variation
Low Involvement
Easy to manage (safe)
Lower retention more likely
High Variation
High level Involvement
More Risk
Higher retention more likely
Questions?????For more information:
Co-operative StreetGames Young Volunteers
StreetGames Youth Action Training workshop
Please can you also fill out your workshop evaluations