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Children, youth and seniors
We’re looking for young people aged 13 to 18 (or up to 21 if you have a disability, have just left care or have been referred through social services) from Belfast to be part of the Belfast City Youth Council.
By applying to become a member of the Youth Council, you will get to:
You will serve as a Youth Council member until January 2026.
We are particularly interested in applicants from Collin, Old Park, Ormiston and Titanic, although applicants are welcome from throughout Belfast.
You can apply until Friday 31 January 2025.
Apply to become a Youth Council member
Interviews will take place between Monday 10 and Friday 21 February and new members will be updated by Friday 28 February 2025.
You should read our terms and conditions before applying.
To apply to become a member of the Belfast City Youth Council, there are some terms and conditions that you need to meet first. You must:
If you need any more information on the Belfast City Youth Council, email us at [email protected].
Young people make up a third of the population of Belfast, making our city one of the youngest in Europe.
As Belfast is home to so many young people, we thought it was time they had a say in how our city is run and show that they’re listened to by adults.
If you’re a young person, we’ve set up the Belfast City Youth Council (BCYC) to help make this happen.
The Youth Council is made up of 25 young people from communities across Belfast.
All of our members are aged between 13 and 18 (or up to 21 if they have a disability, have just left care or have been referred through social services) and are a Youth Council member for two years.
They meet twice a month to agree and work on issues affecting young people. They also attend joint workshops with elected members of our People and Communities Committee (link opens in new window) three times a year.
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BCYC will be focusing on several new projects, as well as looking at their key priorities for the term.
Members are taking part in the RADICAL (Respect and Disrespect in Children’s and Adolescents Lives) programme, a two-year study with Queen’s University Belfast to analyse, consult and shape key points on the rights of children.
Previous work includes:
If you would like more information on Belfast City Youth Council campaigns and projects, email [email protected] or call 028 9032 0202.
The United Nations Convention on the rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a list of rights created to protect all children and young people and make sure they have everything they need to live a happy and healthy life.
The work of the Belfast City Youth Council is guided by the UNCRC, in particular:
Belfast City Council is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of sending email updates from Belfast City Youth Council.
The council accepts that you are providing your personal data on the basis of consent and are positively agreeing for the council to hold and further use it.
The personal data may be shared internally within the council with staff who are involved in providing this service and where necessary, between internal departments with the purpose of supporting an effective delivery of service.Your personal data will not be shared or disclosed to any other organisation without your consent, unless the law permits or places an obligation on the council to do so.
The personal data is held and stored by the council in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with Data Protection legislation and in line with the council’s Records Retention and Disposal Schedule.
If you have any queries regarding the processing of your personal data or wish to withdraw your consent to the processing of it, call the Belfast City Youth Council team on 028 9032 0202 or email [email protected]
If you wish to contact the council’s Data Protection Officer, write to: Belfast City Council, City Hall Belfast, BT1 5GS or email [email protected].
Read our privacy policy for further information.
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