What we doOpportunities for young people
New £1 Million Fund Launched for Green Apprentices
Region : England, North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced a new £1 million fund to recruit a new generation of green-fingered apprentices to keep England’s parks and green spaces growing.
Budding horticulturists of all ages can apply to one of 47 local authorities for a traineeship scheme that will offer them the opportunity to improve their skills and make the towns and cities of England stay green.
Local councils will be looking for applicants, who can prove their gardening prowess,
A full list of areas included in the scheme can be found on the Communities and Local government website, please follow link below:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/
Platform 2 opportunity to Volunteer Overseas
Platform 2 is a unique opportunity to volunteer overseas and then come back and share your experiences in your community it's for people who wouldn't otherwise get the opportunity to help in a developing country so it's fully funded by the department for international development.
You could be going to countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Peru, India or Malawi, for 10 weeks placement which will make a real difference to the local community.
When you get back, we'll help you express your experience creatively - through Art,Film,Photography,Blogging - whatever you’re into, you can use it to tell people about your trip and what it's like to live in a developing country.
If you are 18 to 25 (at the time of travel), have / are eligible for a UK Passport, and want to make a difference to people in the developing world, here's your chance.
For more info. / To contact us, please visit www.myplatform2.com
freephone 0800 988 6828
BBC Blast Work Experience.
This year the Blast programme has been expanded to include a range of work experience opportunities for young people aged 16-22, as follows: Blast Work Placements – 1-4 week placements with the Blast on tour producers working on delivery of the Blast Truck creative learning activities; Blast Reporters – 8 week placements for young people to work alongside reporters at BBC radio stations; and Blast creative traineeship – 7-10 week placement tailored to the individual applicant. These paid placements incorporate events programming and production experience.
Volunteering and Participation
The Site.Org are looking for events to go to where there will be lots of young people present (16 - 25) to do some vox pops for their website www.thesite.org.uk/community/reallife/voxpops. Do you have anything coming up that they could come along to? There will be a plug in the intro of the vox pop page! For more information contact Chris at
Horses Mouth is a new social networking site offering virtual volunteering opportunities for anyone aged 16 or over. For more information visit www.horsesmouth.co.uk/index.publisha
Gap Year Advice
The website for gapadvice.org has been relaunched to include separate pages for young people interested in a gap year. Visit www.gapadvice.org
Siren FM
Do you fancy working on a community radio station and learning the tricks of the trade – Then this excellent opportunity is for you.
Siren FM is a new community radio station on air 24 hours a day and is looking for people of all ages to come and work with them. The will teach you how to produce, present or if you don’t fancy either of those a there are plenty opportunities behind the scenes.
They are commissioning all sorts of programmes including; schools, students, children and young people, local groups, drama, music, comedy, community journalism, documentaries and community shows – whatever you fancy really, they are looking for ideas and anyone of any age is welcome!
It is voluntary but would be fantastic experience for anyone wanting to work in the media and get some experience or if you just want to have fun.
The station is based at Lincoln University and if you would like to get involved contact Andrew David the Managing Editor on 01522 837337 or email: If you want to listen to the show you can tune in on www.sirenfm.com.
So get in touch with them and see what they can organise.
Positive Activities Directory
There is a new website which lists activites near your home you can enjoy - www.goforitinlincs.org
Youth Dance
Dance classes for young people in North Kesteven. They take place in the Dance Studio, North Kesteven Centre, North Hykeham;
Monday - Double Take, School Year 8, 3.15pm - 4.45pm £1.70
Wednesday - Fully charged, School Year 7, 3.15pm - 4.45pm £1.70 / Aged 11 -19 years old, 6pm - 7pm £2.00
Thursday - Once Step Beyond, School Year 9 - 11 £1.70 / Aged 14 - 19 years old, 5pm - 6.30pm £1.70
Dance classes in Sleaford.
Monday - Elevate, School Year 9, 4.30pm - 6pm £1.70 at the Dance Studio, Harpers, East Road, Sleaford.
Wednesday - Aged 11 - 19 years old, 4pm- 5pm £2.00 at the Main Hall, Carre's Grammar School, North Gate, Sleaford.
For further information; Alison Lord, Arts NK, Third Floor, The Hub, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford. NG34 7TW. Tel: 01529 411197 or Laura Harvey on 01529 411196
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