Young Women Demand is a two-year initiative, funded by Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation, aimed at engaging young women in the democratic process, fostering political literacy, and developing leadership skills.  

We are looking for 12 young women or non-binary people, aged 16-30, to join a new voluntary steering group for our Young Women Demand project.  

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Deadline to apply

• Apply via Typeform by 11.59pm on Thursday 7^th August, via the Typeform on the button below

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or request more information on the programme, please contact our Research & Policy Lead Rebecca at: rebecca@youngwomenscot.org

Key dates:

• Thursday 28^th August, introductory meeting online (6-8pm) with Young Women Demand Steering Group to cover context setting, team building, expectations and commitments, support, etc. 
• Wednesday 24^th September, meeting online (6-8pm) on knowledge building around the current political system in Scotland, how to scrutinise party politics, e.g. manifestos 
• Saturday 18^th October until Sunday 19^th October, YWD residential, co-design session for the steering group to develop campaigning skills, build confidence and develop a robust understanding of manifesto asks. 

About you:

Please apply if you:

• are aged 16–30
• live in Scotland
• are a young woman or non-binary person

This role includes:

• Working closely with the Research and Policy team to co-design the Young Women Demand project, which includes an awareness campaign targeted at young women and girls across Scotland to ensure they are well-informed of party positions and their impact on young women before the 2026 election; 
• Engaging with key partners and stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of content, reduce mis/disinformation, and secure buy-in for amplifying the campaign; 
• Creating opportunities for young women across Scotland, especially marginalised groups, to meet and interact with elected officials and candidates;  
• Contributing to the co-design of the Young Women Demand project outputs.  

Expectations:

• This is a two-year project from July 2025 to July 2027. We’re looking for young women and young people who are able to commit to the full project, although we understand that circumstances can change at short notice.
• In-person and online meetings will be held intermittently with the Young Women Demand Co-design Group throughout the course of the project, starting August 2025 and concluding in July 2027.