Change Makers

Providing training in how to become a Citizen Reporter, our Change Maker programme will give you the opportunity to create campaigns and make a change in your community.

During your six months on the Change Makers programme, you will learn more about:

Highlighting important issues through speaking to people in your community and capturing your own thoughts using your smartphone
Telling people about the things that affect you in your local community
Getting your voice heard!

We are currently operating in four locations – Belfast, Manchester, Glasgow and Swansea.

What is citizen reporting?

As a Citizen Reporter you will:

Identify issues for change
Share your story
Work as part of a team
Gather evidence on the change that needs to happen
Talk to local media outlets
Make change happen by campaigning for change on the issues you have explored with your reporting group!

What are the benefits of being a Change Maker?

Something great to add to your CV
Meeting new people
Building your confidence
Building your digital, reporting and campaigning skills
Developing a deeper sense of community spirit

Download our Change Makers brochure (PDF - 1.8MB)

Register your interest

You can to get involved either fill out the form below or contact us on changemakers@leonardcheshire.org directly.

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