Help Shape the Future of Cricket in Yorkshire – Join our Youth Advisory Board!
Are you aged 14-18 and based in Yorkshire? Want to help shape the future of cricket for young people in Yorkshire? We’re looking for enthusiastic and confident young people, with a passion for Cricket to volunteer their time.
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will empower young people from across the region to champion the voices of their communities, shape our programmes, influence decisions and drive meaningful change.
No previous experience is needed, and you don’t have to have played the game – just be passionate about making a difference.
Why should you join the Youth Advisory Board?
✅ Become an ambassador for the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF)
✅ Join a team of like-minded people to ensure youth voices are heard
✅ Develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills
✅ Share thoughts and opinions on improving opportunities for young people
✅ Meet with representatives and engage with decision makers of the YCF
✅ Attend events and have fun!
What you will do:
✅ Meet six times a year, either online or in person
✅ Be an advocate for positive change in cricket
✅ Represent a youth’s perspective on how YCF’s processes and strategies impact young people
✅ Inspire young people in Yorkshire to develop and grow the YAB
✅ Engage with and champion the Young Cricket Collective initiative
✅ Influence the future of cricket in your community
✅ Use your own experiences and insight to benefit other young people in Yorkshire
✅ Champion diversity and inclusion in our communities
✅ Support and attend YCF events
How do you express your interest?
We would love to receive expressions of interest from any young person who is passionate, confident and has a determination to influence positive change within cricket.
To submit your interest, please click here.
Expression of interest forms are to be received by Monday 7th December 2026. Shortlisted individuals will be invited to an informal online conversation with YCF representatives from the 18th January 2027.
Aim and Objectives of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation YAB exists to ensure that young people have a genuine and influential voice in shaping the future of cricket across the county, through collaboration and consultation.
The YAB helps inform decisions, improve opportunities, champion inclusion and develop the next generation of leaders within the game.
Be an advocate for positive change in cricket:
- Promote positive experiences within the game both on and off the pitch
- Make cricket safe, fair, enjoyable and relevant for future generations
- Support initiatives relating to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion
- Shape the future culture of cricket across Yorkshire
- Grow engagement in your communities, reflecting fairness, inclusion and equality of opportunity
Represent a youth’s perspective on how YCF’s processes and strategies impact young people:
- Ensure the views, needs and experiences of young people inform the YCF’s strategies, plans and priorities
- Provide youth perspectives and constructive guidance on organisational decisions and future developments
- Advise on issues affecting young people in cricket and communities
- Act as youth ambassadors for the YCF
Inspire young people in Yorkshire to develop and grow the YAB:
- Create meaningful connections between the YCF and young people across the county
- Inspire other young people to get involved and use their voice to support the development and growth of the YAB
- Encourage others to believe in their ability to shape the sport and to support long-term progress that keeps cricket strong for generations to come
- Motivate contributions from those wanting to shape cricket’s future in Yorkshire
Influence the future of cricket in your community:
- Evaluate and feedback on existing programmes and activities
- Suggest new activities to engage young people in all formats of cricket
- Provide problem-solving solutions to improve opportunities and reduce barriers to engagement
- Identify community needs and create initiatives to shape how young people positively experience cricket
Use your own experiences and insight to benefit other young people in Yorkshire:
- Share personal stories and challenges you have overcome
- Provide your experiences of cricket to influence opinion
- Talk about people and services that have helped shape your love of the sport
- Help those who have faced negativity in cricket and sign-post routes for support
Champion Inclusion, Equality and Diversity:
- Build a game where everyone feels they belong
- Ensure cricket is welcoming and accessible to young people from all backgrounds
- Empower all voices to be heard and respected to influence change
- Identify opportunities to engage diverse communities, removing barriers to participation
- Influence the creation of safe spaces where everyone can participate and thrive
- Strengthen processes that make cricket more welcoming, more diverse, and more sustainable for future generations
Should you have any queries about the Youth Advisory Board, please Sharon Butcher, YCF’s Children and Young People Development Manager by emailing s.butcher@yorkshirecf.com
