Increased competencies, self-esteem, skills and knowledge.Increased credibility of the organisation to both young people and advocates.Increased acceptance of organisation’s services, messages and decisions as youth contributed to shape them and.Additional human resources by sharing responsibilities between adults and youth.Additional data for analysis and planning that may be obtained only by youth.
Enhanced organisational development as new energy, fresh ideas and enthusiasm is brought into programs.Youth and adults benefit from each others’ skills, knowledge and capacities.2,3 By meaningfully engaging young people individuals gain skills and a sense of empowerment and make healthy connections with positive role models, both peers and adults.īenefits of youth participation for organisations include: 1 Utilising meaningful youth participation can contribute to structuring programs, policies and services that affect young people’s lives to adequately address their needs and interests as well as benefiting and contributing to the organisation’s success. Depending on young people’s interests and skills, youth influence on organisations can occur at various levels, ranging from involvement through consultation to shared leadership.
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