Get Involved
Welcome to Get Involved section, which aims to highlight a range of opportunities that are out there if you would like to get involved in the decision making and make the real change happen for young people in your area. Here we aim to signpost you to a local and national organisations that can assist with any questions and issues you may have with regards to that topic. If you have an opinion, make sure it's heard. In other words, don't hang around - get involved!
The Lambeth Youth Council is run by young people for young people and exists to:
- Highlight issues of concern to young people
- Allow young people to influence policies that affect them
- Make a difference by initiating special projects
- Train young people to make a positive effect in their communities
www.lambeth.gov.uk/lyc
How to get your voice heard and other useful information for looked after children
www.get2know.org.uk
Online magazine that touches on political issues and includes fun games
www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk
The Children’s Commissioner’s led site to ensure that adults in charge listen to what children and young people have to say.
www.11million.org.uk
On-line mentoring project; volunteers aged 16 to 25 use their life experiences to mentor their peers in similar situations
www.horsesmouth.co.uk
Everything you need to know to make informed choices in your life.
www.need2know.co.uk
Explains in simple terms what it means to be a citizen and includes fun games and resources
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/citizenx
A charity website that aims to empower people to take a more active role in their communities.
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk
Official website for children and young people who want action on children’s rights.
www.getreadyforgeneva.org.uk
An umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people. Features factsheets, briefings and resource listings
www.ncb.org.uk
How to combat discrimination, promote understanding and celebrate diversity. Find out about issues such as UK immigration law, racial and religious discrimination, islamophobia and other important issues.
www.britkid.org
Explores Information on issues that affect mixed-heritage people.
www.intermix.org.uk
Encourages young people to share their beliefs and tackles controversial issues on diversity and racism
www.diversityanddialogue.org.uk
Kick It Out works throughout the football, educational and community sectors to challenge racism and work for positive change.
www.kickitout.org
This website is a guide to books, films, and web resources which support global, intercultural and environmental understanding for all age groups and subjects. Provides useful ideas for starting discussions on global issues.
www.globaldimension.org.uk
Accessible, accurately translated advice and information in community languages in the following areas: debt, employment, health, education, immigration, racism and discrimination.
www.multikulti.org.uk