What is the ‘River of Voices’?
In the Summer Team-Builder this year, members of the Youth Voice Executive Committee (YVEC) and Shout Out for Send (SofS) took part in an exciting team building exercise designed to strengthen connections, boost confidence and foster collaboration. The team building exercise included a creative poster session, asking the question, ‘what does YVEC/SofS mean to you?’.
The responses were taken and can be seen here within the ‘River of Voices’📢. This powerful visual demonstrates the sense of inclusivity, opportunity and ability to make change that members feel.
The responses are also written below:
‘What does YVEC/SOfS mean to you?’
– An honour to represent the Bucks Youth
– Meeting like-minded individuals
– Honest conversations and feedback
– Opportunity
– Connection and joy in making change for the future
– Help make change
– Feeling included
– Help others to be more inclusive
– Friends
– Socialising
– Influence
– Making a difference on society
Why is it important to have a Summer Team Builder?
It gives us an opportunity to create an inclusive space, foster unity and a sense of belonging. We want to reward the contributions of the young people, who give their time to promote the voice of many others within Buckinghamshire. We can also see the impact we have through activities such as the one described above!
The Summer Team Builder is a relaxed summer event! This year it included ice cream decorating, taskmaster, karaoke, party food and more 🎤🍕🍦. These promoted a welcoming, inclusive space to celebrate each other!
Below are some pictures from the Summer Team Builder, it was a great event and everyone had so much fun!🎉
More Information
If you would like more information about this event, the Youth Voice Executive Committee (YVEC) or Shout Out for SEND (SOfS), please email youthvoicebucks@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or shoutoutforSEND@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Thank you 😊