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The TYCA Youth Board is seeking new members!

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Selected applicants will join our group which exists to ensure that young people’s voices are at the heart of Taunton’s arts agenda. This includes planning Taunton Together, Taunton’s largest annual festival, and a number of smaller events such as our youth theatre festival and fundraising events.
New youth board members will be invited to Taunton Together 27/09/25 to experience the festival in its current format. We will then meet monthly on Wednesday evenings in Taunton to plan Taunton Together 2026 and other arts events. The youth board will have dedicated programming budgets and significant creative control over everything we do.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain event management experience, build your CV and help make the local arts community the best that it can be. You will receive training and work alongside Taunton’s major decision makers from Taunton Town Council, Arts Taunton and a huge range of brilliant partner organisations.
The TYCA youth board has been running since 2022. Each year some members leave (often to uni) and others join - keeping our ideas fresh but ensuring we keep hold of everything we have learned together.
How do I apply?To apply please fill in the following form. It will take at least 25 minutes to complete. We suggest taking an hour or two to give yourself the best chance of success.If you need any support applying please email ku.oc.notnuatstra%40islut
Who can apply for this role?To apply you must -● Be between the ages of 16 and 24 on the application deadline.● Have a genuine connection with Taunton, Somerset● Be passionate about the arts and festival events● Be committed to creating an inclusive environment where all young people’s voices are properly listened to.You must be available for our monthly “full youth board” meetings in Taunton on Wednesday evenings from 6-8PM.Meetings will be held on - October 1st, November 12th, December 10th, January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 22nd, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9thAs well as these compulsory meetings there will be optional smaller meetings with specific focuses. (including new ideas you might dream up)You do not need any specific skills or previous experience, although this may influence the decisions made by our panel.
How will you select candidates?We would love to open this opportunity to everyone and are constantly reviewing how to gather the voices of as many young people as possible. However we do need to limit the size of this group to ensure our meetings can function efficiently.There is no one formula for what a successful application looks like because we assess all applications together - trying to balance a range of ages, ideas and artforms. What we can say is that we love applications which -1. Give us a clear idea of what you are hoping to get out of this experience (for example “I want to work as a theatre technician”) 2. Give us a clear idea of the skills you can offer (for example “I can make good event posters”)3. Bring new ideas to the table (for example “I think Taunton needs a regular open mic event”)We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented in the arts.
Application Deadline September 19th

Youth Board Application Form

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