Youth Parliament Taskforce – YMCA NSW – Parramatta NSW

• Unique opportunity for Young People to create and present a bill in Parliament
• Volunteer progam
• Be available Feburary 2025 – August 2025

Opportunity to apply your studies in Political Science, Government, Media and Communications, and Social Work to mentor young people during the 2025 Youth Parliament Program.

What is Youth Parliament about?

Youth Parliament is the Y NSW’s flagship apolitical leadership and civic engagement program that empowers young people to have a voice in Parliament and in their local communities. Youth Parliament empowers young people in Years 10 – 12 to have a say on important issues whilst building leadership and public speaking skills and understanding civics education.

Youth Parliament highlights the strengths of young people to actively engage with their community and nurtures their potential to lead, learn and connect. During the program young people throughout NSW come together to create meaningful connections and to develop leadership skills that can be utilised to create real social impact. Youth Parliament creates a supportive environment for young people to voice their ideas, passions and lived experience to propose positive change for the future.

Our young people create a bill with their peers, then head to NSW Parliament House to debate these bills in front of Members of Parliament.
Youth Parliament is run by young people for young people and we are now recruiting our Volunteer Taskforce!

What does being on the Taskforce involve?

The Taskforce is the lifeblood of the Youth Parliament Program. As a Taskforce Volunteer, you will mentor a team of participants to develop their ideas into solutions-based problem-solving. Taskforce deliver on aspects of the program such as, parliamentary and civics education, leadership and public speaking, and social media coverage.

Joining the Taskforce gives volunteers the opportunity for personal and professional development while working with passionate youth to instigate real change in both their local communities and NSW more broadly.

As a Taskforce member you will get a chance to further your skillset and apply the knowledge you are acquiring through your tertiary studies in Political Science, Communication, Media, or Social Work.
Volunteering with the Y NSW Youth Parliament is a unique opportunity to empower the youth of NSW and further your own leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Youth and Community Service

Our Youth and Community Service workers empower and inspire our young visitors, providing them with a safe space to grow, learn and have their voice heard. From our Program Coordinators and Youth Workers, to all our wonderful Volunteers – our team work tirelessly to create meaningful opportunities for underprivileged and disadvantaged youth. As part of The Y family, you’ll be responsible for the care and safety of our young community and impact their physical, mental and social wellbeing for the better. In return, we’ll support you to build valuable people, leadership and life skills all while working with people in need, from the comfort of our dynamic recreation facilities. If you’re ready to engage and inspire the next generation of young people, join us for a rewarding and exciting career that’s all about creating life-changing memories for those who need it most.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 24 recreation centres, 53 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW – and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe.