Posted 22.04.2021

Leonard Cheshire is looking for 10 young people in Belfast area to join Change Makers a free project run by the organisation.

Change Makers is a new citizen reporting programme for young disabled people aged 16-25, in 4 locations, Belfast, Manchester, Swansea and Glasgow. Providing training in how to become a Citizen Reporter, Change Makers will have the opportunity to create campaigns and make change in the local community.

During your six months on the Change Makers programme:

•    Becoming a citizen reporter
•    Creating a local campaign for change 
•    Highlighting important issues
•    Telling people about the things that affect you in your local community
•    Getting your voice heard

During the 6 month project change makers will be asked to attend one 90 min digital session a week with a group of participants from your areas, as well as taking part in some small independent tasks outside of sessions. The first session will be one 7th June 5pm.

For more information visit www.leonardcheshire.org/changemakers or email [email protected]