Organisation looking to recruit up to 20 young people aged 12-15, from across the UK, to join the group.
The NSPCC is asking Lanarkshire youngsters to put themselves forward to join their campaigning group ‘The Voice of Online Youth’.
The organisation is looking to recruit up to 20 young people aged 12-15, from across the UK, to join the group.
This is an “incredible opportunity” for youths from all backgrounds who have an interest in the digital world to be at the heart of the charity’s online safety campaign – and work to make the internet safer for children across the country.
Having young people’s voices and experiences heard and recognised is one of the main driving forces behind the NSPCC achieving its goal that every child is safe online, can enjoy age-appropriate online experiences and help to ensure tech companies are held accountable for making their platforms safe for children.
Kids’ opinions and experiences of the online world should be invaluable to decision makers as they know first-hand the risks young people are facing.
Members of the Voice of Online Youth will enable the charity to amplify children’s voices and experiences and help keep others safe online.
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They will meet with key decision makers, help influence policies, laws and regulation, share their experiences and opinions, and help tackle online safety issues.
No previous experience is required – just a passion for making the online world safer for children and young people.
Membership will run for 18 months, and successful applicants will need to attend online sessions and workshops every other month – with some in-person meetings.
The NSPCC will cover the cost of travel, accommodation and reasonable expenses for regional and national meetings.
Child safety online senior project officer, Adam Diment, who runs The Voice of Online Youth, said: “Children and young people can teach adults so much about the online world.
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“The more we listen to their experiences, champion their voices, and include them in the national conversation, the safer we can make the online world for young people and for everyone. Through my work, I have watched young people grow in confidence and develop skills that will last them a lifetime.”
More details on how to apply can be found at https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/our-people/online-safety-youth-taskforce/; applications close on May 22.
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