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Find the Membership That Fits You
Whether you want to support opportunities for others, share your time and skills, or take part in programmes designed to build your own potential, Youth ARE Youth offers different membership pathways to suit where you are in life.
Changemaker
Memberships
Youth ARE Youth membership is open to young people, professionals, community members, and partners who believe in youth empowerment and inclusive development.
Explore the membership options below to find the pathway that’s right for you.
YAY Influencer
Help open doors for youth who can’t access opportunities.
Youth ARE Youth Influencers are part of the Youth ARE Youth community who contribute resources to help make youth programmes accessible and inclusive. This pathway is open to young people, as well as professionals, community members and partners who want to actively support youth empowerment and remove barriers to opportunity.
By joining as an Influencer, you help uplift and enable young people to access skills, training, and programmes that create real change in their lives and communities.
An annual membership subscription connects you to the Youth ARE Youth movement and supports programmes, training, and access for young people across our communities.
There are no formal requirements to become a Youth ARE Youth Influencer.
Find out more about how your support helps remove barriers for youth.
YAY Changemarker
Use your time, skills, and voice to empower other young people.
Youth ARE Youth Changemakers are young people who actively volunteer their time, skills, and lived experience to support and empower their peers. This pathway is for youth who want to give back, lead, mentor, facilitate, or contribute in meaningful ways within Youth ARE Youth programmes and community initiatives.
Changemakers play a key role in creating safe, supportive spaces where young people can grow, learn, and thrive together. Volunteering may include mentoring, peer support, facilitation, advocacy, or programme support, depending on your interests and strengths.
An annual membership subscription allows you to join the Youth ARE Youth community, access opportunities, and take part in activities that strengthen youth leadership and collective impact.
Every skill and experience has value at Youth ARE Youth Changemakers are supported and matched to roles based on their skills, interests, lived experience, and programme needs.
Find out more about volunteering opportunities as a YAY Changemaker.
YAY Future Builder
Build your skills, confidence, and ability to create change.
Youth ARE Youth Future Builders are young people who participate directly in Youth ARE Youth programmes designed to support personal growth, leadership development, and community transformation. This pathway is for youth who want to develop practical skills, explore opportunities, and be supported to shape their own futures.
Future Builders take part in structured programmes, training, and learning experiences that equip them to thrive and contribute positively to their communities.
An annual membership subscription gives you access to Youth ARE Youth programmes, resources, and a supportive community that believes in your potential. This contribution helps ensure programmes remain accessible to young people from different backgrounds.
There are no formal academic requirements to join as a Youth ARE Youth Future Builder.Participation is based on interest, readiness, and alignment with specific programme criteria.
Find out more about available programmes and how to join as a Youth ARE Youth Future Builder.
