Become a Sevenoaks Youth Councillor and make a difference
What is Sevenoaks Youth Council?
Sevenoaks Town Youth Councillors are elected to represent the views, issues and opinions of young people across Sevenoaks, to make a difference and to change things for the better in Sevenoaks.
Youth Council meetings are held approximately every 6 weeks in the Town Council Chamber. Since its conception in 2009 the Youth Council has become increasingly involved in initiating and developing events for young people.
Who can join?
To be a Youth Councillor you must be between 11 and 18 years old. You must either live in or within 5 miles of Sevenoaks, or attend school in Sevenoaks.
How can joining benefit you?
You can have your say in decisions affecting you and your community. It also looks fantastic on your UCAS application and enhances your CV to help with future careers. It also counts as volunteering/community service for awards such as DofE, ASDAN, and IB’s CAS.
Find out more
You can read the Youth Council Constitution by clicking here.
Are you looking for work experience in Sevenoaks?
Finding work experience can feel overwhelming – so the Sevenoaks Youth Council decided to do something about it.
After hearing from young people that there was no centralised list to help young people find local work experience opportunities, the Youth Council created their own Work Experience Directory, bringing together local businesses, organisations and groups offering placements across Sevenoaks. The directory also includes a range of volunteering opportunities, helping young people build skills, confidence and experience for the future.
Whether you are a young person looking for your first placement or a parent helping your child explore their next steps, the Youth Council website is a great place to start. Browse local opportunities, discover different career paths and take the first step towards gaining valuable real-world experience.
Mental Health Matters: See What You Said!
From Sevenoaks Youth Council:
“We asked you about mental health, and now we are sharing what we found! From school stress and self-image struggles to the support you need 250 young people spoke up, and the results are eye-opening. Nearly half of young people said school stress is their biggest challenge, and many want more mental health support in schools and the community.
Your voice is essential, and we are grateful to everyone who shared their experiences with us.
Your feedback has given us valuable insights into the challenges young people face and how we can work together to improve mental health support. This report was sent schools, youth organisations, and government bodies to help drive real change.
But the conversation is not over! Want to stay involved? Share your thoughts, spread awareness, and keep pushing for better mental health support. Follow us for updates on what happens next!”
