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As a member of our new youth-led collective, you'll join a small group of like-minded people who, together, will help to shape the future for Norfolk's wildlife.

You'll meet as a group every month at NWT's headquarters in Norwich. There will also be lots of opportunities to organise and take part in activities in wild spaces across Norfolk.

Four young people rake hay in a field on a sunny day. They are holding large rakes and wearing t-shirts and trousers.

Work experience students raking at Upton Fen (credit: NWT)

Through regular activities and get-togethers, we will support you to:

  • Manage a nature reserve

  • Attend and organise wildlife workshops and events

  • Influence our work

  • Lead nature projects and campaigns in your community

During your time on our Youth Forum, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Boost your wellbeing

  • Learn more about wildlife

  • Meet new people

  • Develop new skills

  • Help nature in Norfolk

How to apply

We are looking for 15 young people, aged 16-25, to form our new Youth Forum. No prior experience with wildlife conservation is needed - just a passion for making a difference! We want our youth forum to be as diverse as nature itself and so we welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.

You can find out more about what being part of our Youth Forum will involve by reading the Youth Forum role description:

Read the role description

If you're interested, just fill in and submit a short online application form so we can find out a bit more about you:

Apply to be a member of the Youth Forum

Closing date: Friday 17 January 2025. You'll hear back from us by: Friday 24 January 2025.

Youth Forum 2025 – timetable

Our Youth Forum will meet approximately monthly, usually on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. You will be involved in a range of activities across locations in Norwich. More information on the full programme will be provided during the recruitment day.

A group of young people stand in a line in a field, all looking at the camera. Many of them are holding large rakes.

Work experience students (credit: NWT)

  • Wednesday 19 February, 10am - 4pm: Recruitment Day

  • Wednesday 12 March, 6 - 8pm: Youth Forum launches

  • Wednesday 9 April, 10am – 4pm: Session 1

  • Wednesday 14 May, 6 – 8pm: Session 2

  • Wednesday 28 May, 10am – 4pm: Session 3

  • Wednesday 11 June, 6 – 8pm: Session 4

  • Wednesday 9 July, 6 – 8pm: Session 5

And more...

At Norfolk Wildlife Trust, we believe that nature belongs to everyone. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to the future of Norfolk's wildlife.

Building Foundations for the Future is funded thanks to support from National Lottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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