Say hi! to our members

I’m pleased to have been selected to be part of the Jersey Youth parliament and I am looking forward to working on the issues that we have identified during the next 18 months. I am keen to represent children through JYP and also through my the Rights Respecting and Student Voice groups at school.

I am passionate about our island. I want to be able to do something meaningful about the challenges this island is facing, especially Jersey’s environment. I’m interested in current affairs and politics and I believe the JYP is a fantastic platform to get my views across. Now is the time for change and only actions today will change tomorrow. Work today for life tomorrow.

My name is Cal and I like science, reading and animals. Since I’m in the Jersey Youth Parliament I hope to make this island eco-friendly, let more people have a say in things and let students like me have more fun at school.

I have decided to join the Youth Parliament to implement the ideas of myself and my peers into our society. I feel the strongest about reforming the education to prevent racism, sexism, and homophobia from taking place in our youth population.

Being part of the Youth Parliament of Jersey will be a great opportunity to have a role in legislative affairs and use new skills that allow me to synthesise coherent arguments. I have many skills to bring to the Jersey Youth Parliament including public speaking and working as part of a team. I am looking forward to meeting other like minded young people.

I am interested in our community and the ties that bind us together. I hope to work towards finding solutions to the problems that our society faces. Effecting change is something that I would like to achieve for Jersey and I think that a parliamentary forum is an essential way of securing successful outcomes. I believe it is important to encourage participation in politics especially amongst young people. An informed electorate is fundamental to ensuring a properly functioning democracy. In this context parliament plays a vital role, I would like to commit my time and effort to the ongoing work of our democracy. The greater the number of young people involved in politics now, the better and more helpful to our community will be the outcomes that are arrived at.

I joined the youth parliament so I could improve my knowledge and to develop my understanding of politics ahead of my future career as a politician or a lawyer.

I’m hoping to be a voice for all young people on the island and express their opinions in a positive way to make a change to the islands education system and to reduce the effects of climate change.

I’ve always been really interested in politics but often felt that young people didn’t have enough involvement regarding decision making. In joining the Jersey Youth Parliament, I feel as if I am making a real, tangible difference as well as gaining valuable experience.

I would love to make positive change happen within and outside of the island and am passionate about supporting human rights. As part of the Jersey Youth Parliament, I hope to develop my communication and team-building skills. I am looking forward to working with like-minded people who want positive change to happen at the same rate.

I’m Henry and I am an avid young politician hoping to make influential change on Island. I hope to fulfil this great opportunity as effectively as possible and campaign on popular issues.

My name is Jemimah and I joined the Youth Parliament because I wanted to make a difference in the community.

My name’s Jenna. I was born and bred in Jersey and am very passionate about this beautiful island. I enjoy reading, writing, dancing, and playing music. I’m really looking forward to meeting new people as part of the Youth Parliament.

I am involved in my community and meet a large and diverse group of people of all ages, most of whom share their opinions with me as I am easy to talk to and I listen. I am prepared to bring the ideas of others forward and present them. I believe that young people should get a voice as we are the ones who will live on our island for a long time to come. I am looking forward to being a part of this journey and the opportunity to be heard.

I am looking forward to being a member of the Jersey Youth Parliament, to have a voice on what happens so that the island is a better place for younger generations.

I joined the youth parliament so I could help other young people to get their views and opinions heard and so I could share my views and experiences and to help make a change and a difference for other young people on the island.

I am Leo, I am a centrist and would like to help in the effort to improve Jersey.

I want to use my own voice to champion the cause of those who feel their own is ignored, to make their concerns matter. My family is Portuguese, and as a bilingual, national minority, I want to help truly represent the rich cultural tapestry of an increasingly diverse jersey. I want to play my part in building on the good work that has already been happening and helping Jersey to a more progressive and kinder way of thinking – where our actions and thoughts are bound by the virtues of egalitarianism and fairness.

I have joined the JYP because I want to honour the youth voice in Jersey and help as much as I can by sharing my ideas/opinions and successfully implement some of them in the community in order to make it a better place for young people. By joining the JYP, I hope to gain better communication skills and hopefully more friends.

I’m a quiet person. I love to watch anime. I’m an optimistic person and I want to do new things.

Having a say in Jersey is something crucial to young people. I hope to make a difference for the better in joining the youth parliament.

I’m Poppy and I’m thrilled to be part of the Jersey Youth Parliament and I would really like to contribute to making positive changes in Jersey. I am part of the Climate Change and Mental Health campaigns. I look forward to listening to and considering everyone’s ideas for improvements they’d like to see and assisting in their accomplishment. I am honoured to have been chosen to help represent the youth of Jersey, and I hope that I can help to make a difference

Through the Youth Parliament I aim to change the education system to ensure everyone is represented. As I am currently in education I hope that I will be better able to tailor our curriculum to fit the needs of young people and adequately prepare them for the world ahead of them.

I am a music student who is looking to branch out and learn more about the political landscape and hopefully come out of this having made a positive impact on the island’s community. I am particularly focused on helping Jersey become a carbon-neutral island to help the world heal.

Hi, I’m Sydney and I’m so excited to be part of the first Jersey Youth Parliament. As well as my passion for politics, I love performing, singing and playing the violin. I initially applied as I am very interested in politics and trying to make our island a better place. At the end of these 18 months, I hope to have made some sort of difference; whether it be something big or small. This is a great opportunity and I’m excited to see what will happen in Jersey as a result.

Hi I am Tom! I am currently studying 3 A levels in Economics, Politics and History. I have previous experiences of Young Enterprise and World Challenge, which I feel can aid me in participating in the Youth Parliament. I joined the Youth Parliament to make an impact on how Jersey is governed and the legislation which directly impacts young people in Jersey, mainly due to my interest in current affairs and politics. I am very excited to embark on this journey and I hope we can put forward some momentous legislation which will impact us for years to come

Hi I’m Vanya. I was born in Jersey but my family are from India. I love this cultural mix so I enjoy all things Jersey like beach walks with my dog, netball, ballet and all things Indian like food, Bollywood and colourful clothes. I am here to lend my voice for every young person in Jersey and hoping to make a difference in the community.

I’m Wojtek and I am an ambitious student with a passion for biology, looking forward to pursuing a career in wildlife conservation. I love art and music and I aspire to make a difference to our beautiful planet.