Monklands teenagers are being encouraged to “raise their voice” and apply to become advisers to the children and young people’s commissioner for Scotland.
Young people aged between 14 and 17 are wanted to join the key group who represent their peer group, defending their rights and highlighting and speaking out on issues including mental health, poverty and school closures.
Meetings are currently taking place online, and participants take part in a variety of projects and creative tasks, organising events and influencing decisions.
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Current young adviser Coll said: “You’re applying to a role which will place you at the heart of the decision-making of one of Scotland’s foremost young people’s organisations.”
Bruce Adamson, the children and young people’s commissioner, is especially keen for people who have not previously been part of organised groups to apply to join the panel.
He said: “I want our new young advisers group to reflect Scotland’s diversity, and we’d especially love to support young people who might not have done anything like this before.
“Young advisers help my office to stand up effectively for children’s rights. They’ve shaped a huge range of our work, from policing in the pandemic to climate justice and exam cancellations; they’ve helped us recruit staff and influenced the design of our new website.
“I have the best job in the world, and the best part of that is working with children and young people.
“Whatever your background or experience, please apply.”
New recruits will be supported by the commissioner’s team and previous young advisers.
Information and application details are available online and applications close at 5pm on March 1.
