Home Support services for younger and older people

The Young People's Housing Forum was set up in March 2005 and is a group of volunteers aged between 16 and 25 who get involved with various projects aimed at improving housing services.

There are no regular meetings. Instead, members are contacted when projects arise to see if they are interested in being involved. Therefore people only participate in projects that interest them.

Sometimes, projects can go on for months but other times forum members are only required for a one-off consultation event or a postal survey. Whatever type of event it is, we try to make it fun.

Volunteers find that being involved with the forum is rewarding and that it boosts their confidence. In many instances, we give vouchers to participants as a thank you for their time.

Recent projects have included devising a reward scheme for young tenants who stick to their support package and the creation of a citizenship DVD for High School pupils around the responsibilities of independent living.

• If you would like to be be part of our forum, please contact Young people's services.