🌊 Future Coast Bude Youth Board: A board of young residents aged 16-30 – Easy Read with Symbols information

👥 What is the Youth Board? 

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A group of young people aged 16–30. 

  • 📍 From the Bude area. 

  • 🌍 Want to help the coast, the environment, and the community. 

  • 🗣️ You will help plan events where local people can share their ideas about the future. 

🎓 What will you learn? 

  • 🤝 How to work with different people 

  • 💬 How to lead group discussions 

  • 📝 How to collect and understand information 

  • 📄 How to help write a report about what the community wants 

💷 You will be paid for the work you do. 

🌱 Why is this important?  Your contribution is valued and important.

  • 💡 You will learn new skills 

  • 💼 You will get real work experience 

  • 💬 You will help make sure young people’s voices are heard 

  • 🌟 You can help shape future youth groups in Bude 

🕒 How much time will it take? 

You may spend 6–12 hours a month. 

✔️ Training (you must attend) 

  • 🌙 1 evening in March 

  • 📅 3 weekend days in March 

  • 🚗 Travel costs paid 

✔️ Optional (paid) 

  • 🗂️ Planning: 2 hours a week in March 

  • 🎤 Workshops: about 5 events in late April 

  • 📊 Data and report writing: 2 hours a week in May & June 

💷 How much will it cost me? 

  • ❌ Nothing 

  • ✔️ You will be paid for your time (in vouchers)

💻 What will I need? 

For online meetings: 

  • 📱 A phone, tablet, or computer 

  • 🌐 Internet 

  • 🔇 A quiet space if possible 

For in-person meetings: 

  • 🚶 A way to travel 

  • 👕 Comfortable clothes 

  • 🧰 Anything you need to take part 

To join the group: 

  • 🎂 Be aged 16–30 

  • 🤗 Be willing to work with others 

  • 🧠 Be open to learning 

  • ♿ Tell us if you need any support 

🎯 What will the Youth Board do? 

  • 🎉 Help plan and run community events 

  • 🗣️ Listen to local people 

  • 🧭 Help decide what matters most for Bude’s future 

  • ✍️ Help write a report 

  • 🌟 Help shape future youth involvement 

📝 How do I apply? 

Please fill in the form with: 

  • 🧍 Your name 

  • 🎂 Your age on 1 March 2026 

  • 🏠 Your address 

  • 📧 Your email 

  • 📞 Your phone number 

  • 🎓 Your school/college/workplace (if you have one)

  • 🏢 If an organisation asked you to apply 

Short questions (write or record your answers): 

  • ⭐ Why do you want to join? 

  • 🎯 What do you hope to get from the group? 

  • 🗣️ How can you help make sure young people are heard? 

  • ♿ Do you need any support or adjustments? 

The form is here: Youth Board application form | Let's Talk Cornwall (just press submit) or you can request a paper copy by 📧 emailing futurecoastbude.gov.uk or ask at 📍 Bude-Stratton Town Council, The Parkhouse Centre 

You will later complete: 

  • 📝 A registration form 

  • 🎥 A media consent form 

  • ⚖️ An equal opportunities form 

Your information will be kept safe under the council’s privacy rules. 

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