Caitlyn set for year as Highland Youth Convener
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THE new Highland Youth Convener is Caitlyn Munro who will fill the full-time role for the next year.
Caitlyn (21) previously worked as an assistant youth worker in Tain with High Life Highland (HLH) for three years and is an assistant Cub Scout leader.
She completed a BA in child and youth studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
In her new role she will provide a link for councillors and senior officials in Highland Council and represent young people’s views, acting as a sounding board for youth issues in the Highlands.
She will also attend council and community planning partner meetings and has full voting rights on the council’s education committee. She may speak at all other council committee meetings.
She said: “I am excited to be taking on this unique role and feel honoured to be given this amazing opportunity to make a positive difference to all of the young people in Highland.
“Over the next 12 months, I will be continuing the work of previous youth conveners as well as developing and delivering my own action plan.
“My passion evolves around the participation of young people in groups and discussions, and I hope that in my role I can inspire people to get involved. I am keen to meet up with young people face-to-face to find out about anything that they feel needs a voice, as well as maintaining and establishing new connections.”
She’s keen to improve awareness of mental health services in the Highlands.
