August 2025
After a well-deserved summer break, we’re excited to share that applications for the third Youth Assembly Mandate (2025–2027) go live next week! This newsletter has everything you need to know about the upcoming application process and how you, or a young person you know, can get involved.
Youth Assembly recruitment:
Everything you need to know
Essential Information
Applications: The link will go live on Monday 8 September and close at midnight on Monday 29 September.
Who can apply: Anyone in school years 9-12 who lives in Northern Ireland can apply. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and abilities – your voice matters. If you have already been a Youth Assembly Member, you cannot apply again.
How to apply: You can apply online through our website once the application is live. Just complete the form. It should take no more than 10 minutes. Please only complete the form only once. If you need support with your application, please get in touch via email [email protected].
Key Dates
- Applications open: Monday 8 September
Application deadline: Monday 29 September (midnight)
Final selection: All applicants will be notified if they have been successful or not by Friday 9 October
First meeting: Saturday 1 November, Parliament Buildings, Belfast
Interview with the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Youth Assembly Member Nadia recently sat down for a chat with the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA, about the importance of the Youth Assembly and why young people should apply.
Watch the short video below:
Access the transcript here: Youth Assembly Recruitment 2025 Video with The Speaker – Northern Ireland Youth Assembly
What's it like to be a Youth Assembly Member?
Check out these blog posts from Youth Assembly Members Daniel, Caleb, Brooke, and Weronika, sharing their experiences as Members for the last two years.
Why should you apply?
Being a Youth Assembly Member (YAM) is a brilliant opportunity!
As a YAM you will…
- Make a real difference in your community
- Learn how laws and decisions are made
- Build confidence and leadership skills
- Be heard by politicians and decision-makers
- Meet like-minded young people from across Northern Ireland
You can watch some of our current YAMs talking about their experiences on our socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niyouthassembly/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northernirelandyouthassembly/
X: https://x.com/NIYouthAssembly
Recruitment Resources
If you’re a teacher, parent or youth worker and would like to encourage young people to apply, please visit the recruitment page on our website by clicking the button below:
The recruitment page has everything you need including the application link (which will go live next week), downloadable posters for printing, a presentation for sharing with young people, and FAQs to answer any queries you or young people may have!
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