Developing the leaders of tomorrow today!
Empowering our young people to make a positive difference to our community
Empowering our young people to make a positive difference to our community
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Big Local Youth Action Team actively participates in the work of Heston West Big Local and C-Change West London. Our Youth Action Team members engage with public decision-making and through volunteering, help inspire the local community while developing teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Youth Action Team members receive guidance and training while participating in projects that have a real positive impact in our local area.
We work in partnership with other local organisations including charities, community interest companies, community groups, councils, the NHS, and schools. |
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The Big Local Youth Action Team offers a variety of exciting projects ranging from: organising events, community activities, making films / documentaries or campaigning on the issues important to themselves and our local community. We offer regular and one-off voluntary opportunities, such as:
• Developing and delivering community event(s)
• Setting up community activities and projects
• Supporting with our Youth Filmmaking / Walking Football Programme
• Volunteering on our holiday and half-term programmes
• Creating marketing materials and content for our social media, website and magazines
• Organising volunteering days and events (i.e. clean up, tree planting, murals, sport tournaments)
• Developing and delivering community event(s)
• Setting up community activities and projects
• Supporting with our Youth Filmmaking / Walking Football Programme
• Volunteering on our holiday and half-term programmes
• Creating marketing materials and content for our social media, website and magazines
• Organising volunteering days and events (i.e. clean up, tree planting, murals, sport tournaments)
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What’s in it for me?
Volunteering is a great way to boost your confidence, meet new people, learn new transferable skills, and is known to increase happiness and wellbeing. The more you volunteer, the more you will reap the benefits. We offer our young volunteers’ recognition for their hard work and contribution at our annual awards ceremony. In addition, we also offer opportunities for employment during our holiday programmes for those who have gone the extra mile and impressed during their voluntary placement. We can provide you with a reference and you can use volunteering on your CV and UCAS statements. If you’re involved with the Duke of Edinburgh or Jack Petchey Awards, volunteering counts towards these nationally recognised awards. Since 2015, we have seen a direct link to those volunteering with the Big Local to improving and even excelling in their academic studies. Many of our young graduate volunteers have gone to either university, apprenticeships and/or full-time work. |
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Serena Lola and Anjali Parmar interviewing Local Trust's CEO Matt Leach at the Big Local Connects Event 2018
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Do YOU want to help us make a difference?
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GET INVOLVED! If you are aged 10 -18yrs, living or studying in the Heston West Big Local area, why not apply?
This is your opportunity to actively contribute to your community while gaining the skills that employers and universities value.
Email [email protected] with Youth Action Team as the subject or text/call Taz on 07840047771. |
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The Big Local Youth Action Team are a group of aspiring young leaders who act as ambassadors for our work and for our community.