Opportunities for young people

Find out about opportunities for young people to be involved at Leap and across the sector.

Opportunities at Leap

Training for young people
At Leap we believe that conflict is inevitable in the lives of young people. Given the knowledge, skills and confidence to confront it, conflict can become an opportunity for growth and development.

We aim to provide the young people who participate in our programmes a supportive, engaging and challenging environment to learn, practice and grow.

Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way for you to make use of your skills, get involved in an award winning charity and gain valuable experience while supporting Leap’s work. For more information contact Anita Sehdev

Opportunities at other organisations

• The British Youth Council (BYC) is offering 6 places on the 24/24 work placement programme. This is a structured programme specifically designed for NEET young people aged 16-19 years that are disadvantaged. This is an ideal opportunity for young people that are interested in politics, campaigning and social justice. You will be supported to gain a Level 2 qualification, comprehensive training and induction and a dedicated Volunteer Officer to guide them through the programme. For more information please contact Volunteer Officer Keith Morgan.

• NCVYS are recruiting Young Facilitators for 2012. You need to be a motivated young person of college-leaving age who enjoys working with and on behalf of other young people. It’s a part-time role, and there are seven positions across the country. The role will be to promote, sustain and develop NCVYS’s youth participation work within your region. This will involve supporting NCVYS’s national youth forum through a range of activities, planning and delivering regional events and workshops, visiting regional NCVYS member organisations to promote the youth forum and to build positive relationships with young people.

• Beat the Bullies: MTV and Firecracker Films are making a 60-minute documentary that explores the universal stories of young people all over the world who have been affected by bullying, and gives a voice to those who want to make a stand. If you’re aged between 14 and 24 and would like the chance to share your experiences please contact Firecracker films.

• A post-graduate student at University of Oxford is looking to interview individuals who witnessed or took part in the London Riots. All respondents are guaranteed complete anonymity. Your personal and unique experience is crucial for investigating and understanding what occurred in August. Share your story. Influence research. Safely and anonymously. Please contact Rita Halpert at if you have any questions or interest in taking part in this study.

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