Ambassadors

What are the JfKL Ambassadors?

  • The JfKL Ambassadors is a JfKL client only group, currently made up of 12 young people, aged 16-25, with varied experiences of receiving support that influences the work and services of JfKL.
  • The JfKL Ambassadors meet once a month online/in person to learn more about the work that happens at JfKL and give input, ideas and suggestions on how we can improve the work we do and they collectively represent a youth voice within our work.
  • JfKL Ambassadors have exclusive opportunities to support and make decisions related to programmes and services of JfKL by taking part in Fundraising specific meetings, The Trustee Recruitment Working Group with the Board and Shadowing the JfKL CEO.
  • The JfKL Ambassadors are all potential Trustees of the JfKL Board. Each year, we recruit 2 Trustee positions from the Ambassadors – ensuring that we have client-led representation for those that are u18 and 18+ on our Board.

What do the Ambassadors do?

  • Ambassadors meet as as group once a month – Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30pm.
  • Meet with and learn from one another, staff and trustees.
  • Learn about JfKL, governance and the work that JfKL does.
  • Attend workshops and training that supports goal setting, decision making and leadership skills.
  • Provide invaluable insight as an expert by experience.
  • Learn how to become a Trustee at JfKL.

Ambassadors Role and Tasks

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Who can become an Ambassador?

  • Anyone from JfKL aged 16-24, living in London that has received support with Legal, Advocacy, Youth Opportunities or taken part in Campaigning.

There are 2 Options for how you can apply to be an Ambassador

*All applications are automatically accepted.

Option 1: Answer this question - Why do you want to become a JfKL Ambassador?

Your answer to this question is welcomed by any of the following ways sent to Emma emmageraghty@justforkidslaw.org, 0750 889 7222.

  • Video response
  • Call
  • Drawing
  • Poem
  • Storytelling
  • Voice note
  • Text
  • Email
  • Song
  • Instrumental
  • Blog

Option 2: You can complete this application form with 9 questions – click HERE

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Further Information

  • Meetings: These take place once a month, digitally and in person and are on Thursdays. There may be subgroups related to Social Media, Fundraising and Becoming a Trustee that happen quarterly.
  • Times 6:30-8:30 pm with optional daytime meetings, workshops and opportunities offered.
  • Regular 1:1s for goal setting and teamwork.
  • Commitment: This can suit you and your life and we are flexible to support everyone’s life, plans and goals. You may come along to an Ambassador's meeting as a trial/shadow and decide it is not for you – that’s ok!
  • Food and any resources needed: Just Eat/Deliveroo/Uber Eats vouchers are sent to you by post/delivery to everyone for each meeting and stationary packages are given to all who join.
  • Digital support: needs-based, includes Wi-Fi, devices etc.
  • Travel: reimbursed to you.
  • This is not a paid opportunity.
  • Shadowing the CEO: this opportunity is only available to JfKL Ambassadors
  • Becoming a Trustee of the Board: We are looking for representation of those that are aged 16-18 & 18+ to join the board. This opportunity is exclusive to the Ambassadors and you will receive training and support to do this role.