Young people wanted for the Youth Welfare Committee

What do young people in Bocholt need? What leisure activities are missing? How can young people help shape their town? Anyone who wants not only to discuss these and other questions, but also to actively bring them into local politics, now has the chance to do so.

The town of Bocholt invites teenagers and young adults aged 16 and over on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, at 6.30 pm to an information session, followed by the election of a young advisory member and a deputy for the Youth Welfare Committee, at the offices of the Youth and Family Department, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße 77, 46395 Bocholt.

The Youth Welfare Committee makes important decisions that affect the lives of children, young people and families in Bocholt. These include, for example, services provided by open child and youth work, leisure activities and participation projects. A young advisory member brings the perspective of young people directly into the committee's work and helps to ensure that their interests and needs are taken into account in decision-making.

Have your say, help shape the future and take on responsibility

The event offers an opportunity to get to know the Youth Welfare Committee and its work. Those interested will learn about the duties and rights associated with the role, how they can contribute their own ideas and topics, and what responsibilities membership entails. The advisory member is expected to represent the interests of teenagers and young adults in Bocholt whilst also acting as a spokesperson for the working group, in accordance with Section 78 of SGB VIII, for youth association work and open child and youth work.

Young people and young adults aged 16 and over who wish to champion the interests of young people in Bocholt and can envisage working on the Youth Welfare Committee are welcome to take part. The event is particularly aimed at young people from clubs, associations and organisations involved in open child and youth work. Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate may register in advance or directly on the evening of the event and briefly introduce themselves to those present. The election is to take place, if possible, immediately following the information session. The term of office is one year, after which a new election will be held.

Snacks and drinks will be provided. To help with planning, the City of Bocholt asks that you register by 20 November 2026 at the latest. Those interested may also announce their candidacy at this stage.

Contact and registration:
Katja Boland and Nicole van Baal, Youth and Family Department, Prevention and Participation Division, Tel.: 02871/953 2383 and 02871/953 2394. Email: katja.boland(at)bocholt(dot)de and nicole.vanbaal(at)bocholt(dot)de