Equality and Human Rights Commission

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To contribute to the development of the Commission's youth programme of work.
• To promote awareness of equality and human rights issues through active participation in youth advocacy, campaigning and personal development projects at both a local and national level.
• To contribute to the establishment of a GB-wide network of young equality leaders.

Tasks will include:

• Representing and adhering to the core values of the Commission; respect, freedom, equality, dignity and fairness.
• Actively engage with other members of the Project and work together to promote social issues to local and national youth audiences.
• Attend and participate in Commission youth projects and events to further encourage and recruit young people to the Project.
• Act as a representative of the Commission at associated events, meetings and activities.
• Participate in Commission research, policy, campaign and media activities [1].

Notes:

• All members under the age of 18 years old will be required to obtain parental/guardian consent to join the Project[2].
• All Project activities are voluntary. The Commission will open all opportunities to Project members inviting all to participate.
• Project members can opt out of their membership at any time.
• The Commission is dedicated to Project members' personal development and will have on offer opportunities to take part in training activities.

[1] Subject to parental/guardian consent for those under the age of 18.

[2] Parental/guardian consent may be required in the future for specific activities that may involve travelling long distances or overnight stays.