Enquiry about joining Youth Council

CAROLINE:          Good Morning. Youth Council. Caroline speaking.

ROGER:                Oh, hello, I’m interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told to give you a call.

CAROLINE:          That’s good. Could you I have your name, please?

ROGER:                Yes, it’s Roger Brown. (Example)

CAROLINE:          Thank you. I’m Caroline, the Youth Council administrator. So do you know much about what the Council does, Roger?

ROGER:                I’ve talked to Stephanie – I think she’s the chair of the Council.

CAROLINE:          That’s right.

ROGER:                And she told me a lot about it. How it’s a way for young people to discuss local issues, for example, and make suggestions to the town council. That’s what made me interested.

CAROLINE:          Fine. Well let me take down some of your details. First of all, how old are you? You know the Council is for young people aged from 13 to 18?

ROGER:                I’ve just turned 18.

CAROLINE:          And where do you live, Roger?

ROGER:                Well, that’s a bit complicated. At the moment I’m looking for a flat to rent here, so I’m in a hostel from Monday to Friday (Q1). I go back to my parents’ place at the weekend.

CAROLINE:          OK, so where’s the best place to send you some information about the Council?

ROGER:                Oh, to my parent’s address, please. That’s 17, Buckleigh (Q2) Street – B-U-C-K-L-E-I-G-H Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, though you don’t really need the country.

CAROLINE:          Oh, I know Stamford – it’s a lovely town. And what’s the postcode?

ROGER:                PE9 7QT (Q3)

CAROLINE:          Right, thank you. So are you working here, or are you a student?

ROGER:                I started studying at the university a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve got a part-time job for a few hours a week.

CAROLINE:          What do you do?

ROGER:                Well, I’ve done several different things. I’ve just finished a short-term contract as a courier, and now I’m working as a waiter (Q4) in one of the big hotels.

CAROLINE:          Uhuh. That can’t leave you much time for studying!

ROGER:                Oh, it’s not too bad. I manage to fit it all in.

CAROLINE:          What are you studying?

ROGER:                My ambition is to go into parliament eventually, so my major subject is politics (Q5). That’s partly why I think the Youth Council is important and want to be a part of it.

CAROLINE:          And I suppose you’re also taking a minor subject, aren’t you? I know a lot of people study economics too.

ROGER:                I chose history. To be honest, I’m not finding it as interesting as I expected!

CAROLINE:          OK, so with your studying and your part-time job, do you have time for any other interests or hobbies?

ROGER:                Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling (Q6) – both around town to get to university and to work, and also long-distance, from here to London, for instance.

CAROLINE:          That’s pretty impressive! Anything else?

ROGER:                For relaxation I’m also keen on the cinema (Q7) – I used to go at least once a week, but I can’t manage to go so often now.

CAROLINE:          Right. Are you sure you’ll have enough time for the Youth Council?

ROGER:                Yes, I’ve worked out that I can afford to reduce my hours at work, and that will make the time.

CAROLINE:          So is there any particular aspect of the Youth Council’s work that appeals to you, Roger?

ROGER:                Well, my sister is blind, so I’m particularly interested in working with disabled young people (Q8), to try and improve the quality of their lives.

CAROLINE:          That’s great. Well, the best way to get involved is to be nominated by some people who you know.

ROGER:                Right. Can you tell me how to set about organising that?

CAROLINE:          You should talk to Jeffrey, our Elections Officer. I can arrange a meeting in the council office with him, if you like.

ROGER:                Yes, please.

CAROLINE:          He’ll be here next Monday, if that suits you

ROGER:                That’s the 14th, isn’t it?

CAROLINE:          Yes.

ROGER:                I can manage late afternoon.

CAROLINE:          Would you like to suggest a time? He generally leaves around 5.30.

ROGER:                Well, would 4.30 be OK (Q9)? My last class finishes at 4, so I’d have plenty of time to get to your office.

CAROLINE:          Right, that’s fine. Oh, and could I have a phone number we can contact you on?

ROGER:                Yes, my mobile number’s 07788 136711. (Q10)

CAROLINE:          Thank you. Well, we’ll look forward to seeing you next week.

ROGER:                Thanks very much. Goodbye.

CAROLINE:          Bye.