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What is Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel?
Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel is a group of LGBTQ+ young people who come together to support Belong To in achieving our vision of a society where LGBTQ+ young people are equal, safe and thriving.
Members of the Youth Advisory Panel work to empower themselves and LGBTQ+ young people across Ireland through campaigning, education, research and youth work.
Supported by Belong To, members of the Youth Advisory Panel are empowered to:
- be an advocate for yourself and other LGBTQ+ young people.
- support the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in our schools, workplaces and communities.
- have the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people heard in decisions that affect you across laws, policies and programmes.
- champion positive change for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland and internationally.
- highlight topics that matter to you and make an impact in these areas.
What does Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel do?
All of Belong To’s work is rooted in and driven by the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people. To support this, members of Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel take part in a number of activities, including:
Being an Ambassador
Acting as an ambassador for Belong To in the media, at events and in external meetings with politicians and other organisations.
Read MoreNational Campaigns
Shaping and developing national campaigns on areas including mental health, anti-bullying and online safety.
Read MoreResource development
Informing the development and update of Belong To’s support resources for LGBTQ+ young people and their families.
Read MorePolicy & Advocacy
Giving input to key policy and advocacy areas including education, healthcare, online safety and LGBTQ+ equality.
Read MoreHow is Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel structured?
A group of LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-23 from across Ireland make up Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel. The Youth Advisory Panel is supported by two members of Belong To’s staff team, the Policy & Participation Coordinator and Youth Participation Worker.
Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel will meet three times per year, with a mix of online and in-person meetings. At least one meeting per year will be in person in Dublin.
Travel expenses for in-person meetings will be refunded by Belong To.
Each meeting will involve a skills-based training session, a focused workshop on one of Belong To’s campaign areas and a chance to network with like-minded LGBTQ+ young people.
Outside of meetings, members of the Youth Advisory Panel will be kept up to date with opportunities including interviews, events, research and campaigns as they arise throughout the year.
What are the benefits of joining Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel?
What is expected of me as a member of Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel?
You will need to attend two of the three Youth Advisory Panel meetings throughout the year.
Belong To will contact members by email about events and opportunities outside of meetings. You are expected to be engaged by email to keep up to date on Belong To’s campaigns and upcoming meetings.
How can I get involved in Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel?
Please note that applications for Belong To’s Youth Advisory Panel have now closed.
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