The National Citizenship Service (NCS) Changemakers Project, previously known as NCS Graduates, is a programme for young people aged 15-17 who want to make a difference in their communities by taking part in social action projects, volunteering and training.
The young people had either completed NCS with Services for Young People (SfYP) in 2021 or are signed up for this summer’s NCS programme and wanted an insight into what’s involved. NCS Changemakers is an ongoing project for young people across Hertfordshire to expand on their NCS experience. They work together with other young people from their area and with the support of SfYP youth workers they design and deliver social action projects on subjects that matter to them. They get to meet new people, learn new skills and develop confidence as they transition into adulthood.
The group chose to raise money for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal as they all wanted to do something to help the people caught up in the conflict in Ukraine. They chose their challenges as a way of doing something active over the Easter holidays while raising money for something they feel passionate about. With the encouragement of the group, they all exceeded their target number of miles over the two weeks and one young person walked the marathon in one go.
Young people can contact the SfYP NCS Team to get involved.
Become an NCS Youth Support Worker
Would you like to support young people as they take on the challenges of NCS? Services for Young People is currently recruiting Youth Support Workers to help deliver the summer 2022 NCS programmes. We’re looking for energetic, motivated people who have experience of working with young people and can help inspire them to get their voices heard and do good in their communities.