Merseyside police commissioner looking for 10 new youth ambassadors

PCC Jane Kennedy is searching for 10 enthusiastic, skilled youngsters to help shape the way the office engages with young people while giving them a greater voice in policing and community safety issues.

The role will last for 12 months and is open to those aged between 16 and 24 who live, work or study in Merseyside.

Youth ambassadors will then meet bi-monthly with Ms Kennedy and her team to help create a new Youth Engagement Plan.

This plan will then be shared with other youngsters by visiting schools, youth clubs and community groups across the region.

Successful applicants will also be expected to attend youth engagement events, inform campaign and review services.

Ms Kennedy said: “I’m looking for 10 enthusiastic, engaged young people who aren’t afraid to challenge, have an interest in policing and community safety and want to get fully involved in these new Youth Ambassador roles.

“Throughout my time as Merseyside’s Police Commissioner, I have been keen to listen to the views of young people.

"The Youth Advisory Group has been amazing, sharing their views and feedback with me openly and honestly and I have greatly valued their opinions and feedback.

"The ambassador role is a development of the Youth Advisory Group and will enable the young people to deliver a closer engagement with and challenge to myself and to the police.

“I am looking to recruit a smaller group of dedicated, eager and skilled young people to become even more involved with my work.

"I am hoping these young people will be real ambassadors for their peers, listening to their views and presenting them to me in order to inform a new Youth Engagement Plan.

“I’m looking for young people who really want to make a difference and be a voice for change. In exchange, they will get some fantastic opportunities to learn more about policing and the criminal justice system and influence decision making at a senior level. They will also receive a range of training and development opportunities and some great experience to add to their CV.

Anyone interested in applying can find more information or apply via

and return it to info@merseysidepcc.info

Alternatively, you can post a copy to The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Wavertree Police Station, Wavertree Road, Liverpool L7 1RJ.

The deadlines for applications is close of play on Friday, August 9.

For more information, please call 0151 777 5155 and ask for a member of the Community Engagement team or email info@merseysidepcc.info.