Young people across Britain are being given the chance to shape how children are protected while using the internet.

The NSPCC wants to recruit up to 20 teenagers aged between 12 and 15 for its Voice of Online Youth scheme, which runs for 18 months and involves both digital sessions and physical meetings.

Among those taking part will be representatives from Wales. They will attend virtual training sessions on a bi-monthly basis, with the charity covering all travel and accommodation costs for occasions when they meet in person.

According to Adam Diment, who serves as the organisation’s senior project officer for child safety online, adults can gain valuable knowledge from youngsters about the digital world. He explained that listening carefully to their experiences, promoting their viewpoints, and integrating them into conversations at the governmental level leads to a more protected online space for both young and older users. He noted that during his period working alongside the Voice of Online Youth programme, he has observed teenagers build confidence and acquire skills that will support them forever.

Those involved will help craft internet safety laws, converse with government officials, and share their thoughts.

Previous experience is not required—candidates simply need to be passionate about improving the digital world for youngsters.

The closing date for entries is the twenty-second of May.

Those wishing to apply should go to www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/our-people/online-safety-youth-taskforce/.