Youth Voice Executive Committee

“Youth Voice is a forum for young people, run by young people, to help the community.”

“When we tell professionals our ideas, they take action.”

“Sharing your voice is important because it changes services to make things better for young people.”

“I joined to add to my CV but stayed for the supportive community of young people.”

About the Youth Voice Executive Committee

Youth Voice is a space for young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 if they have a Special Educational Need or Disability, to speak about issues that are important for young people. Youth voice gives young people the opportunity to bring attention to topics that matter to young people in Bucks.

If you are interested in joining, please email your name, age, and a little bit about yourself to YouthVoiceBucks@buckinghamshire.gov.uk, or call, text or WhatsApp Krissie on 07825928053. We will then ask you to complete our Youth Voice Bucks registration form.

View the Youth Voice Bucks registration form

Our projects

In our meetings, we discuss lots of different topics, meet guests, and respond to consultations by sharing our opinions.

We also run a Winter and a Summer social each year to bond as a team and celebrate our work.

Bucks Youth Summit

The biggest project that the Youth Voice Executive Committee runs is the Bucks Youth Summit.

Write-up of the Bucks Youth Summit 2023

Extra opportunities

Members of the Youth Voice Executive Committee are also invited to take part in exciting youth voice projects as they arise. You can see some examples below.

Being a Heart of Bucks grant panel member

Youth Interview Panel – SEND Programme Manager

Meeting dates

The meeting dates for Youth Voice for the September 2023 – August 2024 year are listed below.

Monday 4 September 3.30 – 6pm
Thursday 12th October 5 – 7.30pm
Wednesday 8th November 5 – 7.30pm
Wednesday 20th December – Christmas Social, time TBC
Thursday 18th January 5 – 7.30pm
Thursday 1st February – 5.30 – 7pm (Youth Summit planning)
Thursday 8th February – 5.30 – 7pm (Youth Summit planning)
Thursday 15th February – 1 – 3.30pm (half term)
Thursday 22nd February – 5.30 – 7pm (Youth Summit planning)
Thursday 29th February – 5.30 – 7pm (Youth Summit planning)
Monday 4th March – 5 – 7.30pm (Youth Summit planning)
Youth Summit on Monday 11th March (all day)
Wednesday 3rd April 2 – 4.30pm – Summit debrief
Thursday 18th April 5 – 7.30pm (first normal meeting post-Summit)
Wednesday 8th May 5 – 7.30pm
Thursday 27th June 5 – 7.30pm
Wednesday 24th July – Summer Social – in school holidays, all-day
Thursday 16th August 5 – 7.30pm

With the exception of the socials, which are in-person, all of our meetings are hybrid, so Youth Voice members can come in-person or online. We change the in-person venue each time so that it moves around the county.