We are seeking young people to become Genuine Futures Youth Ambassadors!

Read on to find out all about the role and how you can apply.

The Genuine Futures  Ambassadors programme is a 12-month programme where we’re looking for young people to work alongside our community interest company.  Our Youth Ambassadors will be helping to support the development of our programmes and our services and ensure that young people’s voices and opinions are at the heart of everything we do.

Championing the voices of young people that need to be heard, stories that challenge inequality, prejudice that affects disadvantaged communities, harnessing the power of digital storytelling that has the driving force to amplify voices and transform lives.

Our sole purpose and focus is empowering deprived communities and helping disadvantaged young people.

We operate on a premise of trust, respect and integrity, which extends to all of our dealings with communities, government and business leaders and most of all our young people that we serve.

What are the roles of the Youth Ambassadors?

As a Youth Ambassador, you will:

  • Be a voice and champion for other young people
  • Advocate for Genuine Futures and our services
  • Give honest feedback on services, staff and events offered by Genuine Futures
  • Tell us about problems and the challenges young people currently face in our community
  • Take part in our ‘Big Charity’ Pop Up Car Wash Events
  • Assist in the creation of social media content
  • Offer a helping hand and support for other young people
  • Form a friendly community of ambassadors who work together all for the greater good
  • Attend monthly meetings with the Youth Voice Coordinator

Eligibility criteria

To become a Youth Ambassador, you must:

  • Be aged 16-24
  • Be passionate about helping others and representing other young people
  • Be friendly and approachable
  • Be reliable and dependable
  • Be able to confidently voice your opinions and ideas
  • Gain further training and develop transferable skills

The benefits of becoming one of our Youth Ambassadors?

  • Certificate of participation
  • Experience to enhance your CV & applications
  • Merchandise, including a Youth Ambassador Hoodie
  • Have your voices listened to
  • Use your voice to make a direct difference to the lives of young people
  • Monthly meetings with our Youth Co-ordinator to get advice and guidance on careers
  • An online forum for Youth Ambassadors and the Youth Coordinator to get careers advice and share helpful tips
  • Connect with young people from across the Northwest
  • Freebies for larger tasks (e.g. vouchers and food/drinks)
  • Representation on social media (e.g. an online bio, plus videos and pictures of you helping the out.
  • Networking opportunities with members of Genuine Futures and meet other local organisations

How to Apply

If you think you’re up to the role, complete the Youth Ambassador Application Click the link below  to complete the online application form and we will be in touch with the next steps.

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