Summary:
The National Youth Reference Group is an exciting initiative funded by Communities and Local Government. The group is managed by St. Basils in Birmingham and brings together young people aged between 16 and 25 from across England to promote youth involvement.

Formed in 2008, the group is made up of over 20 young people who are homeless or who have experienced homelessness. These young people have been trained and are available to assist local authorities and homeless organisations to improve and create involvement opportunities for young people. The national youth reference group are also available for consultations and staff training.

The group can be booked for free - to see what they can offer have a look at their impressive "menu of involvement" below.

In addition the National Youth Reference Group are also looking for young people aged between 16-25 that have experienced homelessness or are currently homeless to join the group. If there are young people interested in this opportunity they should contact:

Tamzin Taylor-Rosser
National Youth Reference Group Co-ordinator
St Basil´s- works with young people
Youth Involvement Team
THE ICEHOUSE
2ND FLOOR
THE BOND
180-182 FAZELEY ST
BIRMINGHAM
B5 5SE

Start date: 17/06/2009
End Date: 31/03/2012

Authored by: St Basils