International Youth Representatives
International Youth Representatives (IYRs) represent the Award participants, and alumni, for their region, on the International Council (IC). There are two International Youth Representatives per region, volunteering between November 2025 – November 2028. During their term of appointment International Youth Representatives may attend meetings locally, regionally and internationally, and facilitate sessions at the Foundation’s regional conferences.
As an International Youth Representative, you will report to the Foundation on discussions, projects and feedback from operators. As such, the role requires the ability to take on responsibility for engaging widely. You will provide both the Foundation and the IC with key insights that help ensure our collective work is inclusive, and to help grow the Award so it is available to as many young people as possible, particularly those who are considered at-risk and marginalised.
For the Award to be relevant to young people, it is crucial that their voice is at the heart of what we do. Regardless of background, culture or ability, we believe it is essential to give young people across all regions a platform to ensure the Award is accessible and relevant for all young people, wherever they are in the world.

The 2022-2025 Cohort with Chair of the Award, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Requirements for International Youth Representative applicants
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Aged between 18 – 28 at point of application
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Achieved Gold level of the Award or currently doing Gold level and completed 70% of it
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Passionate about the Award and its impact, eager to share your experience with others
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Interested in sharing your views and discussing key issues that affect your generation
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Have some knowledge of how the Award is delivered in your country and able to demonstrate cultural intelligence
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Have sufficient time to fully commit to the role requirements (approximately 4 hours per month over a three-year period, with occasional in-person events for up to a week at a time)
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Willing and able to travel internationally
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Capable of communicating verbally and in written English, and have reliable internet access
If you have answered YES to these questions and and are interested in applying for this role, please click the “Apply Now” button below to proceed with your self-nomination.
Applications will open on 1 February 2025 and will close on 28 February 2025.

One of the biggest benefits is you not only get to know friends within your country, but you also you get to know new friends within your region and also all around the world.

Actively participating this role allowed me to develop my skills in terms of decision making, leadership and then creating a resolution out of it.
Get in touch!
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Good luck with your application!