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Young Scot/NHS Health Scotland Young People's Health Panel 2010
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Are you aged 14-26? Do you have an interest in health issues and would like to help provide health information for a young people’s website? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!
Young Scot and NHS Health Scotland are recruiting for the Young People’s Health Panel 2010-2011. Read on to find out what it is, what you get to do, and what you can get out of it.
What is the Young People's Health Panel?
The Young People's Health Panel is a voluntary group of young people who help Young Scot to make sure their health information is relevant and down-to-earth. The panel lasts for one year and panel members will get together four times throughout the year.
What will I get to do?
There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved in. You can:
- Tell us about the Health issues that are important to you and your friends
- Tell us what you think of our Health information
- Help us write health information
- Help produce health vodcasts
- Photography
What can I get out of it?
Apart from having fun, making new friends and developing new skills you will have the chance to receive a Youth Achievement Award - it will look great on your CV!
How much does it cost?
Involvement in the panel is voluntary, but suitable support and expenses will be provided.
Who can join the panel?
No formal qualifications are required, but you must have an interest in health issues for young people and producing information for websites.
How do I apply?
All you need to do is fill in an application form telling us why you want to be involved in the Young People’s Panel. If you would prefer, you can also apply by submitting a video, podcast or any other creative way of your choice.
To have a chat about being involved or to request an application pack call Lorna Maciver on 0131 313 2488 or email lornam@youngscot.org.
When do I need to apply by?
The deadline for applications is passed but there are still places available. If you would like to join the Health Panel then get in touch and we can send you an application pack.
Last modified: 31/03/2010 10:57:28
Young Scot Enterprise is a Scottish registered charity (SC029757) and is a company limited by guarantee (202687) with its registered office at Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.