In February the Somerset Youth Parliament Advisory Group welcomed new member Daniel. In this article, Daniel tells us a little about himself and how he discovered Somerset Youth Parliament.
My name is Daniel and I am currently 12 years old! I go to the Castle school Taunton and am a member of the Youth Parliament’s Advisory Group. I love working inside a group and problem solving. I also enjoy English, Maths and many different sports.
I first found out about Somerset Youth Parliament group when I was 10, at a one day Children’s Parliament event with a wide range of schools from all around somerset.
My school came first place in that event, and that sparked my interest to know more about the group. After a bit of digging, I discovered Youth Parliament where young people could freely exchange thoughts and ideas in a friendly environment.
Youth Parliament is a brilliant way to have a great time talking about important issues and thoughts. This aligned perfectly in my interest and I am honoured to be in such a friendly hard working group.
I would recommend Youth Parliament for anyone who want to make a positive impact on somerset and have a jolly good time doing it.
Daniel
Somerset Children’s Parliament Competition Day
Each year members of Somerset Youth Parliament attend the annual Somerset Children’s Parliament Competition Day. The event is organised by the Somerset Centre for integrated Learning (SCIL) and Somerset Youth Parliament. It provides and important opportunity for children to develop their confidence and presentation skills and have their voiced heard across services.
Not just elected members
Did you know that Somerset Youth Parliament isn’t just it’s elected members? Any young person in Somerset aged 10-25 years can become a member of the Somerset Youth Parliament Advisory Group.
For more information about becoming a member of the Somerset Youth Parliament Advisory Group and to join, visit our Join Us page.
