General information
To be a Youth Contact:
you
must live in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland. We also include the Isle of Man and the Channel
Islands)
be aged between
12 and 25 years old.
be a member of
The Vegetarian Society (or "junior member" if under
16, or included on a family membership with your parents).
You can either work
alone, with a few friends or as a representative of a youth group or
similar organisation.
We'll give you support
in the following ways:
a regular
newsletter called Network News that keeps you up-to-date with all our
latest projects and campaigns.
email discussion
lists (a moderated one to ensure safety for under-16s)
you will
be able to order reasonable quantities of leaflets and posters
free of charge (although a contribution towards postage is always
very welcome!).
Youth Contacts can
do things like:
start a Young
Vegetarians Group at school or a vegetarian club at college
campaign
for better veggie choices in your school or college canteen
ask your teacher to organise
a talk or video about vegetarianism for your class
take leaflets
and posters out to local libraries, youth clubs etc
produce a newsletter
for other vegetarians at school or college
produce your own veggie website
As we don't want
to lose our active campaigners when they reach their 20s, Youth Contacts
over 18 will have the option of converting to "Information centre" or "Affiliated
Group" status if they wish.
If you are interested
in promoting vegetarianism as a Youth Contact, please complete the
form below. If you have any queries about being a Youth Contact, please
get in touch with Bronwen Humphreys: bron@vegsoc.org
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