Young Opportunities Bank (Y.O.B)
What is the Y.O.B?
It’s a group of young people who volunteer for a very important role, awarding grants of money to young people’s projects in Neath Port Talbot. The panel is run by young people, for young people and has the power to award £50-500 per project!
The next deadlines to apply for the grant are:
- 29 October 2010
Young people who volunteer with the panel have the chance to get involved in all sorts of different activities, from training days and designing a logo for the project!
The Youth Opportunities Bank have a new website! Please go to their website for more information.
When we meet
Volunteering for the youth grants panel needs a commitment from you but doesn’t have to take up a lot of your time. The panel meet on regular occasions throughout the year to make any necessary adjustments to forms, publicity and to receive training. The key period is in the six or so weeks after each deadline (there are two each year) where the panel will need to meet weekly to make their decisions (you get fed!). Meetings are generally held in the evening between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Between meetings we keep in touch by email to exchange ideas and catch up on any news.
Put your money where your mouth is!
The Y.O.B are always looking for new young people with new ideas to give money to! Your idea can be anything young people can take part in, for example arts and crafts, sport, leisure, training, workshops, a trip or an event. You could also fill out an application form for equipment you may need to run these activities, for example: a pool table, musical instruments, transport, accommodation or money to hire a venue. Details of projects that have been previously awarded funding can be found on the Projects Funded page.
Get involved!
I’d like to volunteer!
Please contact the Volunteer Centre on 01639 631387 to find out more about volunteering with the Y.O.B.
I’d like to apply for a grant!
Click below to download our application form and guidance notes with hints and tips on how to apply.
