Participation In Action (PIA)

Young people have the opportunity to do further accredited training and get involved in their local communities or service development through a number of roles. Please click on each of the roles below to find out more.  Participation in Action enables young people to develop the knowledge and skills to meaningfully participate in their communities and local service development.

PIA employ a number of different people in a number of different roles, these positions and their responsibilities are:

Young Commissioners are a group of young people who consult with and represent the views of young people who do not usually get their voice heard.  Young Commissioners work closely with the commissioning teams in local councils and services such as the NHS.Young Interview Panelists- Young interview panelists are young people who are trained to ensure that young people's views are represented in selecting candidates for roles working with children and young people.

Young Assessors work with organisations that want to develop themselves to be the best they can in meeting young people's needs and providing excellent services that really make a difference. Young Assessors are trained to carry out inspections using a range of methods including mystery shopping, service user questionnaires and staff interviews. They provide recommendations and work with organisations to improve and to meet Participation in Actions' Youth Assured standards. Recent assessments have included sexual health services, Connexions, Youth Enquiry Services and housing projects.Young Trainers- Young trainers can deliver bespoke training for organisations on how to engage with young people and ensure that their needs are met. A training package may be put together as a result of a Youth Assessment (link to Young Assessors) or on request of the organisation.  To request  youth training for your organisation please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Young Campaigners are young people who are on a mission to save the world! Youth campaigns may ensure that young people's rights are upheld, improve local services for young people or raise awareness and funding for the burning issues of the young people of today.Young Social Entrepreneurs-Young people from a diverse range of backgrounds can have their dreams realised through an opportunity to start their own enterprises.  A young persons' social enterprise may be developed out of recognising a gap in provision of service in the local community, or through developing the talents of young people.

If you are interested in getting involved or would like to find out more about PIA please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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