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Youth Action

Local youth ambassador opportunities

East Sussex Youth Cabinet

East Sussex Youth Cabinet

East Sussex Youth Cabinet is made up of young people aged 11 to 18. They are chosen from local schools to speak up for young people in East Sussex.

Seaford Town Council Youth Ambassadors

Seaford Town Council Youth Ambassador board

Seaford Town Council wants to give the young people of Seaford the opportunity to have their say on decisions made by the local authority. The Town Council wants to hear what young people want – first hand as well as help to prepare future leaders.

https://www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/youth-ambassador-board/

Newhaven Young People's Forum

Newhaven Young Peoples Forum

Newhaven needs to hear your voice! If you’re aged between 12-17 and live in Newhaven or the surrounding area, get in touch to find out more.  Newhaven Young Peoples Forum have met regularly since 2008 to discuss issues and interests of young people in the local area.

Green United

Green United, Lewes

Green United works with pupils in primary and secondary schools in Lewes, East Sussex – supporting them to take action to make the world a better and more sustainable place.

UNA Climate and Oceans Youth Council

UNA Climate & Oceans Youth Council

The UNA Climate & Oceans youth council connects young people locally, nationally and internationally, to work together to plan, and participate in events raising awareness of the climate crisis.

National youth ambassador opportunities

biteback 2030

Bite Back 2030

Bite Back 2030 is a youth activist movement challenging a food system that’s been set up to fool us all. From all over the country, they bring their stories and experiences to send a loud message to the food giants: fuel us, don’t fool us.

The Food Foundation

Become a Food Foundation Young Food Ambassador

Join the team of young campaigners using their voices to create a big change in the food system. They want to make sure everyone in the UK can access a healthy and sustainable diet, especially families and young people on a lower income.

PACTS (Politicians Accountable for Climate To Students)

PACTS (Politicians Accountable for Climate To Students)

PACTS is a school-based initiative that empowers students to influence politicians and hold them accountable for climate action. By building an ongoing relationship via continuous dialogue between students and the MP, all involved can ensure accountability on both sides. This relationship empowers students by helping them understand their role in the democratic system and in understanding the importance of their voice in politics.

Green Schools Revolution

Green Schools Revolution

Green Schools Revolution is a student led project. Young people in schools are given training and resources to carry out the following:

Students develop whole-school Climate Action Plans.

Create Wilding Plans to bring nature back to their school grounds.

Deliver Teach the Teacher sessions to help integrate climate education into the curriculum.

Practical Youth Action

Naturelinks

Naturelinks at Lewes Railway Land (age 14 – 24)

Gain skills, knowledge and experience connecting with nature and wildlife.

Make new friends and enjoy a range of nature-based activities.

Enhance wellbeing by spending time outdoors.

https://www.railwaylandproject.org/nature-links

South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park Youth Action (age 16 – 24)

Get involved in events take place throughout the year across the National Park.

South Downs Youth Action gives young people aged 16-25 opportunities to gain new skills, meet people in the conservation sector and take positive action for this precious landscape.