YOUNG PEOPLE
Welcome to Young Manchester
Young Manchester is a membership organisation that exists to strengthen, connect and champion organisations and leaders of all ages who are working to improve life for children and young people in Manchester. We are committed to becoming a youth-led organisation, which means we want to put power in young people's hands - letting you shape the decisions we make and where money goes. We are here to support your ideas, and make sure your voice is heard. Find out how to get involved below.
What is an Ambassador?
An ambassador is a change-maker, a disrupter and a young leader.
For too long young people have not had a seat at the table, however, we recognise young people should always have a seat at the table. As an ambassador you will be given training, opportunities and a platform to create the change you wish to see in yourself, your communities and your city.
WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM BECOMING A YOUNG AMBASSADOR?
1-2-1 support to work towards achieving personal and professional goals.
Access to opportunities
Equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead change
Networking opportunities
Recognition for your contributions
Ambassador Activities
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Events
Opportunities to create and host events in the community, either as a group or with organisations from across the city.
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Changemaking
You will identify and enact changes that you want to make in your community, with the support of your project coordinators and fellow ambassadors.
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Grants Panels
As an ambassador you will be able to sit on grants panels and directly influence how money is spent. Shaping opportunities for young people across the city.
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Opportunities
You will have access to opportunities that will support you in meeting your personal and professional goals - connecting with partner organisations and young people from across the city.
Recruitment
We are now recruiting for the ambassador programme but, this year we're doing things differently! No need to apply, simply register your interest here and we'll be in touch!
Ambassadors are young people, aged 15-21, who are passionate about making positive change. You do not need any previous experience to become a Young Ambassador.
The programme is very adaptable around young people’s needs and external commitments so it will be up to you to decide how much you want to be involved.
To register your interest, please fill out this form ! Once you have registered your interest, a Project Coordinator will contact you to book in a call - where you will have the chance to ask any questions and find out more about the programme.
Ambassador Journey
The Ambassador Programme is created by Liv and Sam
The two young project coordinators present “Young People’s role in Young Manchester” to the board - kickstarting the ambassador programme.
Young MCR X Big People Music
Young Manchester hosts a collaborative event with 'Big People Music' centred on young people influencing culture and society.
Recruitment of 1st Cohort
The first cohort of Young Ambassadors join the programme.
The Pandemic
The arrival of Covid-19 and various lockdowns meant the world moved online, including the Ambassador programme. The project coordinators continued to provide support throughout this time.
Young People shaping national funding
Young Ambassadors sat on the panel for the national fund Children in Need/Youth Futures Foundation: Inspiring Futures.
Empowering young people to make decisions
A Young Manchester young person spoke at the Racial Justice and Social Action, national funder event.
A young person sat on the interview panel for the Young Manchester Board recruitment.
Young MCR appoint 3 Young Trustees
Three young people are appointed to the Young Manchester board
Recruitment of Ambassadors 2nd Cohort
The ambassador programme expands and the recruitment of the 2nd cohort begins.
YM Ambassadors create their own branding
The ambassadors work with Northern Exposure to create branding for the ambassador programme.
Grants Panels
The ambassadors sit on two grants panels; the Mental Health and Wellbeing panel and the second City of Social Action grants panels.
Ambassadors x RECLAIM
In collaboration with RECLAIM, Young Manchester puts on 'We the Change: a Night of Power'.
City of Social Action Panel
The Ambassadors sit on the third City of Social Action Grants panel.
Recruitment of 3rd Cohort of Ambassadors
The programme continues to grow, with the recruitment of the 3rd Cohort.
We the Change: A Night of Culture
The ambassadors plan and deliver their own event that celebrates culture within the city of Manchester.
Recruitment of Co-CEO
An ambassador sits on the recruitment panel of the organisations first Co-CEO, Samuel Remi-Akinwale.
Youth Voice Outcomes Summit
An ambassador, Josie, attends the summit in London - representing the Young Manchester ambassadors.
Young People and Place, YPF Conference
The ambassadors plan and deliver a workshop at the conference, highlighting the importance of young people sharing power and owning space.
