Who Are Sefton's YAs?

Hi, I’m Eva. The best thing about being a Young Advisor is knowing that you are making a difference to young peoples’ lives. It’s great being part of a team with the other Young Advisors who have quickly become good friends. I’m interested in the mental health area and increasing the amount of activities for young people to do in their spare time. I’m looking forward to making a difference within my community.

Hi, I'm Jack. I wanted to become a young advisor in order to put across the views of young people in Sefton to industry leaders and people who will listen to young people and actually make a difference. I am particularly interested in portraying the ideas of young disabled people in Sefton, as I feel they are sometimes overlooked. I also wish to engage with local young people in my community and to find out if there are particular services or facilities they feel are missing. I am very much looking forward to my future as a Young Advisor and I can't wait to see what opportunities it may bring me!

I wanted to become a Young Advisor so that I can make a difference for Sefton's people and so that I can influence a better opinion of young people. I aim to make my community better for everyone. I also intend to do some work in my local area, and make a difference for everyone who lives there. I enjoy having calm debates with people, young and old. I am also a Trustee for the Young Advisors Charity.

Hi, I’m Niall. I wanted to become a Young Advisor to find out more about what our community has to offer for young people and to raise the awareness of existing services so that others have the knowledge, and the opportunity, to access them. I have been given the chance to highlight the views of young people and make sure that our thoughts and feelings are considered when decisions are made, whilst working with a fantastic group of people. Having spent time with the team, I am very excited for my future in this position!

Hi, I'm Richard and I live in Southport. I wanted to become a Young Advisor because it would enable me to help make a positive difference to the people of Sefton, especially in my local area. I have a particular interest in increasing the activities and services avaliable to young people within my local community of Crossens. I am looking forward to the future and working alongside a great group of people.

Hi I'm Georgia, being a Young Advisor has not only introduced me to working life but has given me an insight into our changing community. This is a unique opportunity that has already proved beneficial to me and it's great to know I'm giving something back to society at the same time. I'm happy to take part in everything here, with a particular interest in the Youth Proofing service.

Hi, I'm Jenny and I'm from Maghull in Central Sefton. I became a Young Advisor in September 2009, and I have loved every second of my work since then. One of my greatest interests is Healthcare, and I have had the opportunity to work with various health services and professionals. I have worked with a wide range of services and I have especially enjoyed doing work regarding anti-social behaviour, including going along to John Moores University, to give a lecture on Section 30 dispersal orders . Since joining Young Advisor's, I have worked with some amazing colleagues, and I have made some great friends. I am enjoying every aspect of being a Sefton Young Advisor, and I am excited for the future.

I am Katy Russell. During my time as a Young Advisor so far, I have done lots of different types of work. When I first began, I focussed on the bullying issues within schools in Sefton. I have recently been working with the LSCB (Local Safeguarding Childrens Board) on making children's rights easier to understand for children and young people. Being a Young Advisor is a fantastic job, it gives you the opportunity to have an impact on your community as well as learn about the things that are affecting you everyday. I have learned that young people can make a difference and that there are so many decisions made for children and young people that Young Advisors can advise on. I am also the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Young Advisors Charity.

I'm Richard and I live in Maghull. As a YA I want to make a difference in my local area by improving the services for young people and making sure they're involved in important decision making. I have also developed useful skills which i can use to work alongside both adults and young people to help improve the community for both parties. I'm excited for the future and I look forward to making a positive impact.

I'm Daryna. I migrated to England in 2006. Living within the Bootle community, I have had a chance to meet many inspiring people who have had very different views on society as a whole.
Through working as Police Volunteer as a part of extended divisions of Merseyside Police, I have had an opportunity to have a better understanding of problems that many young people face within our community and the impact that it could have on their future. I believe it is important for a society to work as a whole in order to benefit individuals. This has inspired me to try and work towards a better society for everybody, and I have had many ideas that I would like to bring to life through working with Young Advisors and the local community. I also want to find ways to support young people to be able to achieve their goals after leaving school and to make sure that the same support is accessible for families whose first language is not English.

My names Jack. I became a Young Advisor as I thought it would give me a great opportunity to find out more about my local and the wider area around me. My main aims as a Young Advisor are to help make a positive change in my community and to try to help and show young people in my area that they all have a bright future and they can acheive anything if they put their mind to it. I also want to raise awareness about the conditions certain young people live in and help stop young people at risk from turning to crime. i enjoy giving presentations and speeches and would love the opportunity to speak with important decision makers in Sefton.

I'm Joanne. I wanted to become a Young Advisor to help improve the services on offer to the people in Sefton and to increase awareness of them so more people can benefit from them. I aim to make a positive change in my community, and also in others, and I feel strongly about ensuring that both young people and adults have equal opportunities and both have a say on important decisions. I think this position will open a lot of doors and give me an insight into the world of work and I cannot wait to get involved in some projects!

Hi, I'm Matt and I live in Litherland, South Sefton. I became a YA at the start of 2009 and haven't looked back. My work as a YA has taken me across England, working as a Young Ambassador for the national media charity MediaBox. My main plans as a YA are improving how efficiently money is spent in our communities, especially at this critical recovery period for our economy. Equally, education whether restricted to the classroom or otherwise, should cater for all abilities and increasing the accessibility of education to young people is one of my goals.