Are you passionate about NYB’s work? Do you want to get more involved? NYB is looking for the next generation of youth council members so our young people’s voices can be front and centre of everything that we do.

The Youth Council is a voluntary opportunity for young people who care about ballet and want to learn about working in the arts. You can be part of the group for up to two years, with the option to reapply for a further two years if you want. We really want the Youth Council to reflect a wide range of young voices so it can represent the diversity of society.

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Please click here for the Recruitment Pack.

We are also looking for members to take on additional roles, promoting certain areas of focus within meetings and NYB activity. You can apply to be a member without a role, if you prefer.

The roles were are looking for are:

Young Voice Champion x 2:

Our Young Voice Champions will gather thoughts, ideas and opinions from NYB participants and young people in general about NYB’s work, priorities and future direction. You will work with NYB’s Creative Director, Marketing Consultant  and the wider team to bring these ideas forward to Youth Council and NYB Meetings, ensuring young voices shape the future of NYB.

Inclusion Champion: 

Our Inclusion Champion will help to ensure that diverse voices are heard and represented. You will work with the team to identify and remove barriers to participation, support the development of accessible programming, and help create a welcoming environment where all young people can thrive regardless of background, ability, or circumstance. You will work with NYB’s Inclusion Project Manager and the wider team to bring ideas forward.

Sustainability Champion: 

Our Sustainability Champion will promote environmental sustainability at NYB. You will work with NYB’s General Manager and wider team to research and share ideas for reducing the organisation’s environmental impact, encourage sustainable choices among participants and staff, and help integrate climate awareness into artistic programming.

Event Ambassador x 2: 

Our event ambassadors will attend industry events as an NYB representative, sharing the organisation’s work and impact with funders, partners and the wider dance sector. You will work with the NYB team to help build relationships, promote NYB’s values and programmes, and bring back insights and learning to share with the Youth Council.

All roles will be encouraged to create online content as appropriate to increase our audience engagement.

We are also interested in understanding the different people who apply to volunteer with NYB. So we ask some questions about age, gender, ethnic background and whether you have a disability or are neurodivergent. This information is always confidential.

You can apply by writing your answers in the form (maximum 200 words per question) or by uploading a voice recording or video (maximum 5 minutes).

If you were on our Youth Council in 2024-2025, you can apply to be part of the Council for a further two years. You need to apply again via the form above. When answering the questions, think about how you can build on your existing experience of taking part in our Youth Council.

Deadline to apply: Saturday 21st February 2026 at 8pm

We aim to get in touch with all applicants in the week starting Monday 2nd March 2026. Anyone who we take forward to the next step will be invited to join a friendly group meeting on zoom on Thursday 12th March, 6pm-7pm, before we make the final selection.

Information Session:

We will be holding an information session for you to find out more and ask questions. This will take place on zoom on Thursday 5th February, 6pm-6.45pm.

You can sign up for the information session here https://forms.gle/HGnzRxDxG2sk86Bp8 or by emailing Natalie at natalie.haslam@nationalyouthballet.org.

NYB promotes a culture of inclusion. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants if required, so please let us know if you have any access or additional needs. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will automatically be offered the next step group meeting. 

If you require any support to apply for this role, including any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods of applying, please email Natalie at natalie.haslam@nationalyouthballet.org with the subject heading ‘Youth Council application’

We know that using AI tools can help when answering application questions. We want to make sure you feel confident applying and don’t discourage the use of AI but we do want to hear your voice and understand your own thoughts and experiences. Please bear this in mind when submitting your responses.