What is the YSI Youth Panel?

The purpose of the YSI Youth Panel is to ensure that YSI’s offerings remain accessible, relevant, and youth-led.
The YSIYP acts as a bridge between young people, YSI staff, and the YSI Board - ensuring young voices are represented at every level of the organisation.
It’s a two-way street: we listen, learn, and act on your ideas - because youth voice should lead the way.

Your Voice. Your Impact. Join The YSI Youth Panel Today!

A new way to stay involved. A bold way to make change.

The YSI Youth Panel is your chance to keep that spark alive. If you're aged 15-23, based in Ireland, passionate about social change, and want to have your say in shaping YSI’s future - this is your moment.

We’re recruiting members for the youth panel and we’d love to see you on board.

Please note: The Youth Panel is not open to current Activate participants.

What will YOU do?

As a member of the YSI Youth Panel, you’ll have a real role in shaping the future of YSI. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

• Influence YSI’s policies, campaigns, and social innovation programmes with your ideas and insights
• Contribute fresh ideas to improve and evolve the YSI experience
• Represent the voices of young people involved in YSI nationwide
• Participate in YSI events and represent the organisation at external events
• Promote YSI through social media takeovers and youth-led storytelling
• Lead your own mini-projects or campaigns to raise awareness and inspire others

And don’t just take our word for it - here’s what the current Youth Panel has been up to this year:

• Created social media content 

• Acted as panellists and reviewed Regional Speak Outs

• Attended YSI Board meetings to ensure youth voice is heard at the top

• Took part in a marketing workshop conducted by YSI's marketing team and shared recommendations 

• Helped develop YSI materials, including a youth-friendly Child Safeguarding Statement

• Received pitching training by YSI and served as judges at Pitching Day

• Promoted the Youth Panel and its work at national YSI events, including the YSI Awards

What will WE do?

YSI is committed to:

• Value your voice - you’ll have a real seat at the decision-making table
• Act on your feedback and keep you updated on how your input shapes our work
• Support your ideas and help turn them into reality
• Provide exciting opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration - think workshops, guest speakers, and connecting with other young people

• One online meeting per month
• Two in-person meetings per year at the YSI Office in Dublin
• Special roles at key YSI events, like the Den, Speak Out Tour and Awards
• Voluntary term lasts up to 18 months
• Flexible time commitment of 5 hours per month, including project work & meetings

Ready to Join?

If you're excited to stay involved with YSI, or just getting started on your youth advocacy journey - this is the place to be.
Let’s co-create the future of youth-led social innovation, together. 

The online kick-off session took place on 8th of October 2025. Couldn’t make it? Get in touch with us and join our next meeting on the 20th of October!