Back in July of this year, we announced the launch of our new initiative - the Youth Voices Programme. Since then, plenty of junior orienteers from across the Country have volunteered their time to help us shape the future of orienteering across Great Britain.
What are the Youth Voices Panel?
The group is part of British Orienteering’s wider work in growing and developing a community of young voices that represent diverse pathways into orienteering, both recreational and competitive. Its members are responsible for:
- Sharing their perspectives and experiences
- Leading, collaborating and contributing to projects they believe will drive change
- Shaping conversations with the orienteering community in Britain on youth engagement
- Influencing decision-making within British Orienteering
- Helping shape youth engagement, events, and initiatives
- Championing the power of youth perspectives, inclusivity and access to our sports
Who are the faces behind the panel?
Below are some of the members of the panel who have agreed (with parental consent) to share their images and why they have decided to join the initiative.
Discover more about our Youth Panel members below:
Click to meet our Youth Voices Panel
L-R: Aimee, Alys, Bodie, Ceci, Emma, Erik, Hebe, Imogen, Lily, Olwen, Scarlett, William.
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