Apply by 5 March for Starbucks Youth Action 2012

This programme inspires and empowers young people from across the UK and Ireland to make a difference in their communities by applying to Starbucks Youth Action for seed funding and volunteer hours from Starbucks partners.  As well as supporting the young people to bring to life the projects that mean the most to them, we also offer training to young people on managing a budget, working with volunteers and project management. At the end of the first year we are supporting over 50 youth-led projects in 10 cities in the UK and Ireland.  Whether it is introducing bee-hives to an inner-city park in Manchester, tackling cyber-bullying in Cardiff or supporting cheer-leaders in Kensington we are committed to supporting young people to make their communities better places to be.

1. London Walks Photography Exhibition

   

   The Lancaster Youth Centre won funds from the Starbucks Youth Action programme in Kensington and Chelsea for a photography project, titled ‘London Walks’.

2. Trading Places Guerilla Knitting Event

   

   A ‘guerilla knitting’ event was organised in Dublin by local youth group, Trading Places. This project was funded by the Starbucks Youth Action programme, in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation.

3. Fairwater and Pentrebane Community Angling Club Event

   

   As part of the Starbucks Youth Action programme in Cardiff, the Fairwater and Pentrebane Community Angling Club won funds for their club to take disadvantaged youths on angling trips and coach them how to fish.

4. Wilderness Ways Project

   

   Over two days in October, the Skelton Grange Centre employees, local partners, and youth volunteers worked on building access ramps and handrails around the Centre’s pond site, to improve access to the area and encourage more visitors.

Applications are now open for Starbucks Youth Action 2012.

What you need to do: Check that you meet the eligibility criteria, are you 16-24 years old, and will your project operate within:

• Greater London
• Belfast
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Dublin
• Edinburgh
• Leeds
• Manchester

To apply – download this application form and send it by 9am 5 March to starbucksyouthaction@ukyouth.org. Applications received on time will be acknowledged and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. If you were funded in year one, we cannot support you again, but would love you to support your friends to apply!

Please follow the instructions to complete your application.

First, take a look at the questions online. Think about your answers carefully before filling out the form. You can always draft your answers in a Word document and then when you are ready to submit, copy and paste your answers into the form.

When you are ready to submit:

• Download the form and click ‘open’
• Complete the form with your answers. You must answer every question. If you cannot answer a question, put N/A.
• Click ‘Submit Form’
• Type in your email address and full name when prompted
• Click Send
• Select your email option – if you use an internet email (like Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail), choose the second option
• It will prompt you to save your form – make sure you save it somewhere safe under Youth Action Application Form
• Open up your email
• Create a new email and attach the form. The form MUST be saved and attached as Youth Action Application Form only in order to reach us. 
• Send your email to starbucksyouthaction@ukyouth.org

You will receive an email acknowledgement of your application shortly. If you have any problems completing the form, please contact Liz Ablett on Elizabeth@ukyouth.org or call her on 07872 415 351.

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