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

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