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

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  Future Coast Bude Youth Board (YB) Questions and Answers

  What is it?

  The Future Coast Bude Youth Board will be a group of young people who would like to make a positive impact on their community. The Youth Board will be tasked with working with professionals to co-design community engagement events to capture feedback from the people of Bude as to what their priorities are for the future of the coast.

  To achieve this, the Youth Board will receive training on how to work with a range of stakeholders, facilitate discussions, capture and analyse data and produce a written document setting out the aspirations of the community. The Youth Board members will be paid for their time (with vouchers for local or national businesses).

  By investing in our young people, we can provide them with skills to increase their employability in the future, give them confidence, and real-life work experience. They will have a genuine opportunity to shape the delivery of community workshops in the spring. We hope these young people will become ambassadors for the project and inspire the project on how best we can hear the voices of young people, so that their views are adequately represented in the process.

  We want to hold up the Youth Board in Bude as an example of how best to work with young people when we are planning for the future. We hope that the Youth Board will then be used to recruit to a Youth Council (made up of young people aged 11-18).

  What’s the time commitment and when is it?

  We anticipate needing around an average of 6-12 hours of your time a month, depending on what projects and ideas you would like to get involved in.

  Training (required)

  One evening session and 3 weekend day sessions in March (expenses paid).

  • Monday 2 March 2026 7-9pm

  • Saturday 21 March 2026 10am-3pm

  • Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 10am-3pm

  Planning (optional)

  • 2 hours a week, in the evening in March (paid).

  Workshops (optional)

  • Approximately 5 events delivered in the second two weeks of April (paid).

  Data analysis and report writing

  • Approximately 2 hours a week, throughout May and June (paid).

  How much will it cost me?

  Nothing. The group is funded. Expenses to attend training can be covered and your time to deliver work on behalf of the project will be paid for.

  What will I need?

  For online meetings and communication:

  • Access to a phone, tablet or laptop with internet access (Get in touch with us for support if you need help with equipment or internet access).
  • A quiet place that you’re happy to engage in conversation

  For live meetings and events:

  • The ability to get into and out of Bude (we can cover travel expenses).
  • To ensure that someone you live with, or trusted friend, know where you’re heading to and what time you’ll be back

  To be part of the group:

  • To be aged between 16 and 30, as of 1 March 2026.
  • To live in Bude, or the surrounding area and able to travel in to Bude to support with events and attend training.
  • A positive character who is happy to engage in conversations with small group discussions
  • A desire to share your views and represent those of others, regardless of background
  • A keen interest in supporting creative and effective projects which in turn will have a significant impact on shaping the future of Bude
  • An inclusive nature, welcoming the views of everyone around them

  What will the board achieve?

  The board will help to the Future Coast Bude project team deliver a Coastal Vision for Bude. This will be an accessible, aspirational document setting out what the community want to see in the future on the coast in Bude, taking into account the impacts that sea level rise and coastal erosion will have on the town. The document will be co-designed with the community and the board will lead on this co-design, putting particular emphasis on ensuring the voices and views of young people are heard.

  How do I apply?

  The form is here: Youth Board application form | Let's Talk Cornwall (just press submit).

  If you would like a paper copy or support filling in your application please email Liz 📧 futurecoastbude@cornwall.gov.uk or ask at 📍 Bude-Stratton Town Council, The Parkhouse Centre for a copy.

  If you would like to submit any answers in video or voice note format they can be sent to Liz 📧 futurecoastbude@cornwall.gov.uk

  What if I have questions first?

  Great! It’s good to have questions. You can either simply email Liz Taylor at futurecoastbude@cornwall.gov.uk with your questions or to arrange a phone/video call convenient to you.

  Additionally, you can attend our information sessions, which will be advertised, to hear more about this opportunity and ask any questions you might have!

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

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  👥 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.