Applications are currently being accepted for the Children's Commissioner for England Ambassador Programme 2026 Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Children's Commissioner for England Ambassador Programme
The Children’s Commissioner for England is Dame Rachel de Souza. Her role is a statutory position created by the Children Act 2004. The purpose of her role is to promote and protect children’s rights in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Benefits of Children's Commissioner for England Ambassador Programme
Being an Ambassador is a one-year voluntary programme. It will give you the chance to get in front of changemakers and policymakers, and the media, to tell people what young people think. As part of the Ambassadors Programme you will:
- Accompany the Children’s Commissioner and team to meet policymakers and Government at the heart of Whitehall. There will be a chance to make the case for issues you are passionate about.
- Share your thoughts on issues that are important to young people. You will give us important feedback on what’s important to children and young people and share the views of your peers with decision makers.
- Represent children and young people’s voices at events and meet key stakeholders. The office will include you in key moments to support your development.
- Talk to the media. You will have the chance to talk to local and national newspapers, magazines and broadcasters about the issues that you care about.
Children's Commissioner for England Ambassador Programme Requirements
Applicants must:
- live in England
- be 16 or 17 years old in April 2026
Application Date and Process
- They will ask you to tell us a little bit about yourself including some questions about who you are, what you’re passionate about, and what change you think is most important to improve the lives of children in England.
- You will be asked to share a short video and some written answers. You can look through the questions first and come back to finish your application later.
- The application should take around 15-20 minutes to complete, plus the time to record a short video.
Once you have completed the form, you will be able to print or download a copy of your answers for your records. You will be prompted to do this at the end of the form.
Application Deadline
11 January, 2026
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