Youth participation

What is it?

St John Ambulance has defined youth participation as:

“The involvement of young people in every part of our organisation, at a level of their choice, in cooperation with other members.”

This means that young people have a say about things that happen in their units and groups, and ensures that they are represented, consulted and listened to when decisions are made at county and national levels.

We have a Youth Charter that documents the entitlements, rights and responsibilities that young people have within St John Ambulance.

Young people have the chance to make St John Ambulance work in the way they want it to!

Opportunities to get involved with other organisations are available as well. For example, St John Ambulance is represented at the British Youth Council by a group of young volunteers.

Equally, we have young volunteers on a youth participation lead team whose mission is to organise events that involve young people, and get their thoughts and opinions on issues, as well as provide the structure for ensuring that young people are being involved through representation and participation. They are also responsible for organising and planning events to encourage greater youth participation such as youth assemblies.

If you would like to find out more about youth participation in St John Ambulance, and would like to volunteer with us, either complete the online form or call 08700 10 49 50.