We have launched our first Youth Panel!
What is the Youth Panel?
The panel is made up of young adults aged 16-24 that are passionate about nature and want to inspire other young people to connect with dragonflies and the wetlands they need.
Our Youth Panel aims to make sure that young people are represented in our work and help us to shape the work that we do.
The Youth Panel will be responsible for creating a Youth Engagement Strategy, to define how we engage with fellow young people. Panel members will also have the opportunity to get involved in other aspects of the charity.
Our aims:
Our Youth Panel will be working closely with staff, Trustees and volunteers to help create action and postive impact for dragonfly conservation!
Working as a team the Panel come together in online meetings to provide ideas and feedback to allow us to better share the wonder of dragonflies with fellow young people.
Our Youth Panel also have the opportunity to attend in person events and field meetings. As well asĀ getting involved in other aspects of our work: social media, creating resources, practical conservation and much more.
What we offer:
Being a part of the Youth Panel is a voluntary role, however we will provide:
- Free BDS membership and a welcome pack of goodies
- Opportunities for mentoring and career advice
- An insight into a national conservation charity
- A platform to have your voice heard and represent us at events
- Opportunities to get involved in other aspects of our work: social media, creating resources, practical conservation and much more
- References for you on your job and university applications
- Expenses if attending an in-person event
What did we achieve in 2024?
Within the first year of our Youth Panel, we focused on inducting members into the organisation and providing training.
Youth Panel tasks and activities in 2024:
- Dragonfly ecology and identification training
- Creating dragonfly habitat training
- Creating promotion for the Photo Competition
- Judging Photo Competition entries
- Creating input for merchandise and pin badge design
- Creating social media content
- Connecting with County Dragonfly Recorders
The Youth Panel doesn’t currently have any vacancies, but if you would like to know more email – Lauren Kennedy (Engagement Officer).
Meet our Youth Panel members!
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