Future Coast Bude Youth Board: A board for young resident aged 16-30 - recruitment open!

🌊 Future Coast Bude Youth Board - deadline to apply extended to Monday 23 February.

⭐ What is the Youth Board?

The Future Coast Bude Youth Board is a group of young people who want to make a difference in their community.
As a member, you’ll work with professionals to help design events that ask local people what they want for the future of Bude’s coast.

You’ll learn how to:

• Talk with different groups of people
• Run discussions
• Collect and understand information
• Help write a report about what the community wants

You’ll also get paid for your time.

Being part of the Youth Board gives you:

• New skills for jobs and future opportunities
• Confidence and real work experience
• A chance to shape events happening in Bude this spring
• A role as a young ambassador for the project

The Youth Board will also help create a future Youth Council for ages 11–18.

🕒 How much time will it take?

Around 6–12 hours a month, depending on how involved you want to be.

Required training (expenses paid)

• Mon 2 March 2026, 7–9pm
• Sat 21 March 2026, 10am–3pm
• Sat 28 & Sun 29 March 2026, 10am–3pm

Optional activities (paid)

• Planning sessions: 2 hours a week in March
• Workshops: Around 5 events in late April
• Data & report writing: 2 hours a week in May and June

💰 How much does it cost?

Nothing.
Training expenses are covered, and you’ll be paid for the work you do.

📱 What do I need?

For online meetings:

• A phone, tablet, or laptop with internet
• A quiet space to talk
  (If you need help getting equipment or internet, just ask!)

For in‑person events:

• A way to travel to Bude (travel costs can be covered)
• Someone you live with or trust knowing where you’re going and when you’ll be back

To join the group, you should:

• Be 16–30 years old on 1 March 2026
• Live in or near Bude
• Be comfortable talking in small groups
• Want to share your views and represent others
• Be open‑minded and welcoming
• Be interested in helping shape Bude’s future

🌍 What will the Youth Board achieve?

You’ll help create a Coastal Vision for Bude — a document that explains what the community wants for the future of the coastline, especially with sea‑level rise and erosion in mind.

You’ll help make sure young people’s voices are heard and included in the final plan.

📝 How do I apply?

Fill in the online form: Future Coast Youth Board: A board for young residents aged 16-30 Application form | Let's Talk Cornwall

If you need a paper copy or help filling it in, you can:

• Email Liz: futurecoastbude@cornwall.gov.uk
• Visit Bude-Stratton Town Council, The Parkhouse Centre

You can also send your answers as a video or voice note to the same email.

❓ Got questions?

You can:

• Email Liz Taylor at futurecoastbude@cornwall.gov.uk
• Ask for a phone or video call
• Come to one of the information sessions:
  • Tuesday 3 February 12:00 - 2pm Berries Community Cafe
  • Wednesday 4 February 12:30 - 2:30pm The Pearl Exchange
  • Friday 6 February 9:00 - 12 Bude Job Centre