Opportunities
On this page you will find opportunities to make new friends, stay healthy and creative, receive educational support, positively impact your community, and shape your future.
Check out the opportunities below!
Youth Voice Blogger
Do you want to share your story? Or perhaps you have tips and advice for other young Londoners struggling? Take a look at the opportunity we have for you to become a Youth Voice Blogger.
Youth programmes
Explore is a free programme run by the Prince's Trust that can help you improve your wellbeing, build a positive routine and plan how to achieve what you want in life. You'll gain teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
Love sport? Join Street Sports to get active and meet new people. They will also help you find suitable work, training opportunities and further education.
XLP's Young Leaders Project is for those aged 16-18 who need guidance with their future. They will help you with your college and university applications and provide you with a supportive community.
Are you living in Hackney and looking for activities this summer holiday? Young Hackney has youth centres throughout Hackney offering exciting events, including music, drama, cooking, and drop-in health sessions.
City Gateway have a range of jobs and apprenticeships paying up to London Living Wage in Business and Administration. They can help secure you one of these great opportunities.
Volunteering
There are loads of ways to get involved with nature in London. The London Wildlife Trust has a youth programme offering volunteering and more!
Get involved today
Volunteer as a Play Worker in East London! You will plan a variety of play activities for children including arts and crafts, games and outdoor play while making sure children are safe and feel welcome.
Princess Alice Hospice charity shop in Barnes are looking for a shop volunteer! You will find new friends while gaining lots of experience working with the public.
Volunteer in a charity shop today
Passionate about the environment? Become a Recycling Champion in Tower Hamlets by helping promote reducing waste and reusing items in your local area. You will make a positive difference to your neighbourhood, help the environment, meet new people and learn new things.
Become a Recycling Champion today
Warehouse Volunteers are needed to help at The Felix Project in Poplar. You will be sorting and packing donated food into parcels, ready for distribution to local families. If you're aged 16 or over, apply today!
Fight food waste and hunger today
Safer London Young Researcher
If you're aged between 11-25 and have a good understanding of how violence and exploitation affects young people, this is your chance to make a difference.
Our team will work with you to explore the role of friendship and peer relationships in supporting young people impacted by harm outside the home.
📅 Kick off meeting on 28th May 2024
⏱️ 4-8 hours per month over six months
🎁 Perks of becoming a Young Researcher include: earning an AQA accreditation, receiving vouchers, fun activities and food!
Are you a young Londoner aged 11-25? Do you want to bring positive change for other young Londoners? If yes, become a Safer London VIP! Safer London VIPs are a group of young Londoners passionate about making their voices count and tackling issues like violence and exploitation London. Whether it's sharing ideas, starting conversations, or getting hands-on with solutions, you will make a real difference and keep London safe for everyone.
Become a Safer London VIP today
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