We are excited to announce that recruitment for SignHealth’s first ever Young People Advisory Board is now open!
Applications will be open until 13 October. We are interested in you! We want to meet deaf young people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, communication methods and technology used. Wherever you live, whoever you are – we want you to apply!
Our Young People Advisory Board (YAB) will be made up 12 deaf young people, aged 13 to 16 years old and based across the UK.
They will have a say in the work we do with deaf children and young people. SignHealth are expanding what we offer deaf children and young people, and we want YOU to steer the direction of this work! YOU are the experts on what it is like to be a deaf young person – this is where you come in!
“One of the best things I’ve ever done, I gained a deaf identity and met other deaf young people for the first time” – board member of the National Deaf Children Society‘s YAB 2020-22.
YAB members need to meet the following criteria:
- Deaf young person living in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
- Aged 13-16
- Passionate about making sure deaf young people are included in the conversation about health and wellbeing.
- Kind, friendly and ready to have open conversations!
There is no previous experience needed to be a YAB member!
You will be in the role for about 18 months. There will be a mixture of both online and in person meet-ups. You will meet other deaf young people and have opportunities to share your views on what changes you think deaf young people need.
Travel, overnight accommodation where needed, and other relevant expenses are all covered by SignHealth.
“For me, the Youth Advisory Board was one of the best experiences of my life growing up as a young person!” – board member of the National Deaf Children Society’s YAB 2014-15.
- Opportunities to meet other deaf young people and have fun!
- Build your communication skills
- Volunteering experience you can include in your CV
- Help create something that will have a positive impact on the lives of deaf young people.
“I learnt about self-advocacy and what is available to me as a deaf person” – board member of the National Deaf Children Society’s YAB 2020-22.
Want more information? Download our Young People Advisory Board Information Pack for all the details.
You need to be aged between 13 and 17 years old for the entire duration of your time as a YAB member. So, your date of birth needs to be between 1 May 2008 and 1 November 2011.
For 18 months, from November 2024 until April 2026.
We will meet both online and in person during your time on the YAB! Ideally, you will need to be available for all our YAB events. The first YAB weekend will be in Birmingham on 23-24 November 2024, and we think the next one will be in March, in London.
We will share further dates and times with you later on, but we will work with you to make sure they are suitable for you too!
13 October 2024 midnight – tell your friends and get your applications in ASAP!
If you have any questions, please email us at cyp@signhealth.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Find out more at signhealth.org.uk/cyp
