Hi everyone,
I'm glad to see this topic coming up on the RIPE list, as how to recruit, welcome, and onboard new community members who may not be familiar with how RIPE works is certainly a good use of time. Thankfully, it's hardly a new concern – meaning, there are good resources and communities out there to assist. One is EuroDIG's youth community, and another is the IGF's Youth Coalition on Internet Governance (YCIG).
Would RIPE consider adding a youth track? If so, I encourage you to speak to Sandra, Nadia, and Elisabeth from EuroDIG!