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EDT - Industrial Cadets - The Engineering Development Trust

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NHS Healthcare Careers Virtual Work Experience

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NHS Healthcare Careers Virtual Work Experience

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Each Live Work Experience event will showcase all of the careers above. Students will follow a series of patient case studies (as they would with in person work-experience), and learn about how each career has an impact on the patient as well as how they work together as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is important because it will help students to make an informed career decision and give them a more detailed insight into all of the allied healthcare professions over a 5 month programme.

We will not have an entire day focussing on just one profession, because it is important for students to have knowledge of healthcare careers in general to make an informed decision and strengthen their applications. For example, a student must be able to answer the question, 'why do you want to be a nurse and not a speech and language therapist?' at interview. However, over the course of 5 months, students will also build a substantial amount of insight into the profession of their choice.

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NHS Healthcare Careers Virtual Work Experience - Allied Healthcare Mentor

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The CDI

Discover the vast career opportunities in health with NHS expert Abigail Changer-roles, pathways, and the latest industry insights in one essential session!

The perception of roles in health, particularly by young people, can be a narrow one. Join the NHS Health Careers information lead for a whistle-stop tour of all things health careers. The session will provide an overview of roles, entry points, apprenticeship and graduate opportunities, job vacancies, useful resources and latest trends/changes. Join us for this overview and keep an eye out for our more in-depth sessions coming up.

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The CDI Discover the vast career opportunities in health with NHS expert Abigail Changer-roles, pathways, and the latest industry insights in one essential session! The perception of roles in health, particularly by young people, can be a narrow one. Join the NHS Health Careers information lead for a whistle-stop tour of all things health careers.

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Empower Your Students with Futures For All | Futures For All

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Explore free teaching resources for UK schools, offering career guidance aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks to support educators in delivering career education.

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COULD YOU HAVE A CAREER IN GAMES DESIGN?

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COULD YOU HAVE A CAREER IN GAMES DESIGN?

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We work with STEM companies across the UK to provide placement opportunities for school and college leavers. We also have a limited number of opportunities for undergraduate students. These are paid placements and typically last for 12 months providing a full year in industry.

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We work with STEM companies across the UK to provide placement opportunities for school and college leavers. We also have a limited number of opportunities for undergraduate students. These are paid placements and typically last for 12 months providing a full year in industry.

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Competition For Students

Tech Mentor - Build tech that makes a difference

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Tech Mentor - Build tech that makes a difference

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Tech Mentor by Mentorverse: learn job-ready tech, build real projects, join a values-led community.

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USA College Day London 2025 attendee registration

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USA College Day London 2025 attendee registration

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Eventbrite - US-UK Fulbright Commission - EducationUSA presents USA College Day London 2025 attendee registration - Friday, September 26, 2025 | Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Kensington Conference and Event Centre, London, England. Find event and registration information.

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Introduction to careers in therapeutic radiography

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Open vacancies and how to apply at Brighton & Hove City Council

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Recruiting 50 volunteers - Register Now!

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Recruiting 50 volunteers - Register Now!

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EU Medical School Entrance Exams UK 2025 

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EU Medical School Entrance Exams in the UK 2025

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As in every year Medical Doorway is hosting a series of entrance exams in the UK for various EU medical schools

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Access world-class resources anytime, anywhere. Our award-winning virtual work experience offers in-depth resources to help…

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Become a Youth Representative for The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere

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Package Description

Do you want to experience a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and caring atmosphere?

If so, you might be interested in an Early Years Work Experience placement at Brighton & Hove City Council in one of our award winning Nurseries.

We run Family Hubs and Nurseries across the City and provide a high-quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

The nurseries are designed to meet the needs of young children and support their families. We are committed to giving the best possible start in life and have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and caring atmosphere.

Job Introduction

Our nurseries are open Monday-Friday, 8am - 6pm and have outdoor spaces where children can plant vegetables, ride bikes and explore nature.

Our staff share a passion for delivering a high standard of care and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.

On placement you can expect to:

Assist in setting up learning activities through play.

Support during snack time and shadow Early Years teachers.

Provide 1:1 assistance to children with additional needs.

Additional Information

A DBS check is required to take part in this placement - ask your education provider to arrange this on your behalf.

ELIGIBILITY: This work experience is exclusively for full time students aged 16 or older, living or studying in Brighton & Hove Local Authority area.

REGISTER for an account on Recruitment Hub then complete all parts of the application.

APPLY via this link only for placement to start at a date that suits you. This link to apply is not published on the council's Job pages or elsewhere on website.

DEADLINE, there is no deadline for applications which will be continually processed. If you have previously been rejected, you are welcome to reapply.

WORKING PATTERN (days of the week and hours per day) this will be agreed by the Pre-employment Coordinator who will liaise with the Host manager.

SAFEGUARDING: This placement complies with safeguarding procedures and is fully insured. All efforts have been made to ensure the safety of the candidate, council staff and customers. This placement complies with the NSPCC guidance on working with younger volunteers https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/working-with-young-volunteers#heading-top

EXPENSES: The council is not in a position to reimburse travel or any other expenses incurred by participating in this placement.

SHORTLISTING: Offers are decided between the education or training provider and the host manager. You may be asked for further information to support your application.

ONBOARDING: Students on placement will be expected to take part in a mandatory council induction prior to starting or during the first 4 weeks of the placement.

INDUCTIONS: Prior to your first day, all successful applicants will be asked to complete an introduction to the council e-learning module and attend a meeting with the Host manager. Parent/carers are welcome to attend this initial meeting, although we ask you not to bring your friend.

ASK the Pre-employment Coordinator for support with the application process if necessary by emailing pre-employment@brighton-hove.gov.uk

CONTACT: All enquiries must go to the Pre-employment Coordinator
Do not contact the BHCC Recruitment team or our Digital teams about this placement opportunity. To comply with the councils Fair and Inclusive Action plan the link to apply for this *unpaid work experience placement will be shared with all local education or training providers at the same time.*This is not a paid role, nor does it replace a paid position at the council.

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Orbis - Early Years Work Experience Placement

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Experience life in the creative industry

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Explore the world of TV and Broadcasting, understand more about the behind the scenes of a national broadcaster like Channel 4 and be the boss and decide which candidate will pass their video interview… 4Skills Work Experience

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A 2 hour on-demand virtual work experience programme with CCEP. More at this link Start - Virtual Work Experience : Coca Cola Europacific Partners (startprofile.com)

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How to find work experience and some virtual on demand placements

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Use virtual reality to experience a day in the life of an allied health professional working in the NHS.

For the full immersive experience we recommend you use a virtual reality headset.

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About these Virtual Reality 360 films

These new four films use the latest immersive 360-degree VR technology and are narrated by the clinicians themselves - giving inspiring and informative insight into their chosen professions. Using VR in this way is cutting edge and is thought to be some of the first work of its kind in health and care careers. The project is part of HEE's AHP programme's strategy to improve the supply of AHPs to help deliver the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan.

The films have been created to show a typical day on the life of a podiatry, orthoptics, prosthetic and orthotics and therapeutic radiography professional. You can look around the environment, and watch short films embedded within it.

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Allied Health Professionals Virtual Reality - Technology Enhanced Learning

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These new four films use the latest immersive 360-degree VR technology and are narrated by the clinicians themselves - giving inspiring and informative insight into their chosen professions. Using VR in this way is cutting edge and is thought to be some of the first work of its kind in health and care careers.

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View all opportunities in theatre, including training options at drama schools, universities and conservatoires. Also find experiences on & off stage in the West End, London and across the UK, as well as funding such as scholarships, grants bursaries and more

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Smart Futures is a programme which includes paid work experience, interactive employability skills training and mentoring for those in Year 12. The Smart Futures programme is supported by a range of different employers to suit different career ambitions and will help you develop key skills that are essential in the workplace.

The Smart Futures programme is run across many different locations in the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

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Speedbird-Z is our dedicated student website. This is where you can chat to our digital mentors and complete the work experience pre-learning modules, designed to give you a taste of the different departments within British Airways.

After you’ve completed the pre-learning content and project work, you’ll be able to apply for a placement.

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It doesn't matter what your background is, or where you come from. It's where you're going that we care about.

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CareerDays.co.uk is for any student aged 13-18 who wants to experience different careers or gain work experience in their chosen field. From medicine, law, performing arts, psychology, business or becoming a vet, we have a 1-day online event for you, designed to give you an insight into life in your chosen field

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CareerDays.co.uk is for any student aged 13-18 who wants to experience different careers or gain work experience in their chosen field. From medicine, law, performing arts, psychology, business or becoming a vet, we have a 1-day online event for you, designed to give you an insight into life in your chosen field.

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Work Experience for Future Focused Students

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Work Experience for Future Focused Students

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Are you looking to take control of your future and kickstart your career?

Commencing in Year 12, The Talent Tap is a multi-year, career focused programme and life changing experience. If your application is successful, you will not only gain invaluable, tailored insight into the world of work, you’ll also get personalised help and support accessing the roles you aspire to – and have the opportunity to build a wide network of contacts and new friends.

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Help us grow our online sales and develop your own digital skills. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a passion for fashion and collectables to work with our shops.

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We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our growing e-commerce team and help list donations for sale online.

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DEBRA are an Approved Activity Provider for the volunteering section of the DofE Award. This means our volunteering opportunities are pre-approved to meet the requirements of the volunteering section of any Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Award, so the time you give will count towards your Award.

You can still volunteer with them even if you are not doing DofE.

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Are you starting or continuing to work towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)?

DEBRA are an Approved Activity Provider for the volunteering section of the DofE Award. This means our volunteering opportunities are pre-approved to meet the requirements of the volunteering section of any Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Award, so the time you give will count towards your Award.

If you are 14+, you can volunteer in one of our retail shops, supporting the team to raise vital funds for people living with EB across the UK.

Volunteer Daniel first joined DEBRA as part of our DofE Award...

I've stayed for many years now because of how nice the customers and staff are.

Apply to volunteer

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Shop volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help out in our charity shops.

Volunteering in our shops is a great way to meet new people and become part of your local community. You can volunteer for a morning or a few days a week, it's up to you! Help collect and sort goods, serve customers, create eye catching displays and more. It is also a great way to boost your CV.

All this, while having fun in a friendly, supportive environment.

Register your interest in shop volunteering.

We are always looking for volunteers to help in our charity shops throughout the year.

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Volunteer roles | Disability charity Scope UK

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The Social Society is a bespoke volunteer matchmaking, and event curation, service which brings together people, and their eclectic skills, with charities in need. 👋

There is a charge to volunteers but their student rate is cheaper than that shown on their website so ask them about that.

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Local Volunteering Made Easy | The Social Society

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Local volunteering made easy with the social club for social good. Donate skills to local charities. Connect with our community through bespoke events.

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There are lots of different ways that you can support Mind. We're a charity and we couldn't continue our work without your help.

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There are lots of different ways that you can support us. We’re a charity and we couldn’t continue our work without your help.

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YMCA Charity Shops | YMCA England & Wales

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Donate, shop or volunteer and help YMCA England & Wales support young people in your area. Find your local YMCA charity shop or clothes bank.

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The United Kingdom's Capital city. Welcoming for visitors and home for many our students, London is world famous for healthcare and medical schools.

Work experience takes place in several different hospitals & universities during your stay and you'll visit and be lectured by med school admissions tutors, practicing doctors and current medical students. And there's not a lot of med school applicants that can boast that kind of experience.

During your free time there's so many things to do in London. A city steeped in tradition, where famous buildings such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament sit side by side with modern monuments, immaculate parks, stylish shops and delicious cafes.

Hospital work experience is why you'll join but there's no reason why it shouldn't be an incredible experience too!

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The United Kingdom's Capital city. Welcoming for visitors and home for many our students, London is world famous for healthcare and medical schools. Work experience takes place in several different hospitals & universities during your stay and you'll visit and be lectured by med school admissions tutors, practicing doctors and current medical students.

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These are paid programmes but we do sometimes get free places for widening participation students. Please contact careers in BHASVIC to ask about that.

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Hyorin Shin, Young Political Leader Programme

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Life-changing, immersive career programmes for ages 12-18. Choose your career, maximise your potential.

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On demand work experience, 5-6 hours to complete, with 4 tasks to help you understand what a lawyer does.

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Take the first step of your legal career with a global law firm that looks at things from a different perspective. | Build real world skills with Forage.

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NHS latest newsletter with local opportunities

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Sway: Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.

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Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating interactive reports, presentations, personal stories and more. Its built-in design engine helps you create professional designs in minutes. With Sway, your images, text, videos, and other multimedia all flow together in a way that enhances your story. Sway makes sure your creations look great on any screen.

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Virtual work experience and exploring the veterinary profession

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Virtual work experience and exploring the veterinary profession

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Get virtual vet work experience before embarking on a veterinary degree

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience.

On this course, you'll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can make an informed decision before embarking on a veterinary degree course.

You'll learn about the structure of veterinary practice and the different governing bodies, as well as discover the day to day challenges a vet might face.

You'll also explore the different roles available outside of general practice and find out the great opportunities such a degree can bring.

What topics will you cover?

Introduction to the veterinary profession and how to begin a veterinary career

Where and how vets work

Roles of the wider veterinary team in and out of practice

Overview of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and professional conduct

The benefits and challenges of the vocation

Current and future issues for veterinary medicine and science

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for students considering a degree in veterinary medicine and science.

The course will also benefit anyone considering a role within the wider veterinary team.

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning

Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities

Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners

Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course

Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning

Whenever you're ready, mark each step as complete, you're in control

Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

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Introduction to Studying Veterinary Medicine - Course - FutureLearn

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Get virtual vet work experience and explore whether a vet degree - and the vet profession - is right for you with this online course from the University of Nottingham.

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Our weekend programmes for ages 15-18 in STEM and Medicine-related careers

The InvestIN career quiz

Do you need help deciding which of our programmes to choose? Try our tailored quiz designed to help you reflect on your future career. Through a series of questions we will assess your skills and interests and recommend which InvestIN programme you are best suited to.

Our Reviews are through the roof

It was great to be able to interact with peers who shared the same passion and interests as me, and the amazing activities that we got to execute together were an added bonus...it was nothing short of amazing and I would definitely recommend it.

Hyorin Shin, Young Political Leader Programme

89% of students rated their experience a perfect 5 out of 5

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Our weekend programmes for ages 15-18 in STEM and Medicine-related careers

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Breadwinners Risers Work Experience Programme

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Breadwinners Risers Work Experience Programme

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The programme provides support for young people seeking asylum aged 16-24. It is designed to help our young people to gain UK work experience by working as Market Stall Assistants. The programme includes employability training sessions and 1:1 mentoring to help participants gain transferable skills, grow their networks and be better prepared to gain employment when they receive refugee status.

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About the Risers Programme

The programme provides support for young people seeking asylum aged 16-24. It is designed to help our young people to gain UK work experience by working as Market Stall Assistants. The programme includes employability training sessions and 1:1 mentoring to help participants gain transferable skills, grow their networks and be better prepared to gain employment when they receive refugee status.

The programme runs in both London and Brighton every 3 months.

"The whole experience gave me more confidence as I've seen I can do things that I didn't think I could do."

- Erisa - Risers graduate

Why become a Riser?

Young people who take part in the programme will:

Gain 2 months of work experience at one of our market stalls (all food and transport expenses paid for)

Receive training to help you apply for jobs after the programme including CV writing and interview skills

Learn new skills that can go on your CV

Improve your confidence & English skills in a fun and social way

Make friends and be part of a fun community with regular social events like day trips and sports events

Receive support from a trained mentor to help explore your future plans and career options

Get a certificate at the end of the programme

Join our programmes

London

If you would like to apply to our London Risers Programme, click below. If you know of someone who would benefit from the programme or have any queries, contact Josie on 07518444973.

Brighton

If you would like to apply to our Brighton Risers Programme, click below. If you know of someone who would benefit from the programme or have any queries contact Becca on 07754 830846.

Interested in becoming a mentor?

We are always looking for volunteer mentors in London and Brighton who can help our Risers to improve their communication and confidence, build social networks and access employment and volunteering opportunities. You don't need any previous mentoring experience, just to live in London or Brighton, have experience working in the UK and be passionate about helping young people to thrive!

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Free course- Applying for medical school

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Explore the prospect of a career in medicine with a leading UK medical school

Is a career in medicine right for you?

On this course, you'll explore the process of becoming a doctor and learn what to expect from your time at medical school and beyond.

Alongside academic experts from the University of Glasgow who are well-versed in the requirements of medicine course applications, you'll explore what personal attributes and experience will be helpful when applying to medical school.

As well as learning how to maximise your chance of getting a place on a medicine course, you'll discover what it's like to be a medical student, and explore the possible career path options once you've qualified.

What topics will you cover?

Introduction to studying medicine

Overview of requirements for entry

Maximising your chances of a place

Studying at Medical School

Overview of medical careers

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

Describe the basic components of applying to medical school

Engage with other applicants and medical school staff

Explore the different styles of learning and source of support in a medical curriculum

Explore some of the career pathways that a doctor can pursue upon graduation

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Who is the course for?

The University of Glasgow School of Medicine is one of the largest in Europe and this course offers anyone with an interest in studying medicine at university the chance to learn first-hand what to expect and how to improve their medical school application.

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning

Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities

Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners

Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course

Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning

Whenever you're ready, mark each step as complete, you're in control

Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

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Get advice to apply for medical school and find out what it's like to be a medical student in this free online course from the University of Glasgow.

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Placements

Offering young people the opportunity to gain professional development by working in industry

​We help place school leavers and undergraduates with companies across the UK every year. The programme lasts for 10 -12 months (typically 12 months) and is a paid placement.

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​The Year in Industry has vacancies with companies working in technology, computing, science, engineering, business, marketing and finance across the UK - from leading FTSE 100 companies to small innovative start-ups. Around a quarter of all our students will secure university sponsorship each year or return to guaranteed vacation work with their host company. Many of our partner companies see The Year in Industry as an important part of their graduate recruitment programme or an introduction to a future apprentice.

YINI is accredited at Industrial Cadets Platinum level.

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Click here to find out how you can achieve other Industrial Cadets levels.

What will be involved?

You will be employed by an EDT partner company and work on projects that will enable you to gain valuable work experience and develop professional skills that employers are looking for. You will receive full support from The Year in Industry through a volunteer mentoring service and the Placements Team for the duration of your placement year.

How it works

Student submits application to YINI via web site and satisfies eligibility to work in the UK requirement.There is no fee for the student.

Student completes EDT telephone interview prior to full acceptance on the scheme.

Companies approach us outlining the kinds of roles they have / students they are looking for.

EDT Placements team will search the registered students' database to find suitable matches for companies and forward relevant CVs to the company. In some cases, we will contact universities / schools for specific candidates.

The company will identify which students they would like to interview and when.

The EDT will arrange and confirm interviews with students on behalf of the company.

The company will interview the student and decide whether they want to offer a placement to the student. If they do the EDT will relay the offer to the student.

Once an offer is accepted, The EDT will assign a volunteer mentor to the student / company.

Upon the student commencing their placement, the EDT will invoice the company for the placement fee.

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Who is it for?

YINI is a resource for undergraduates and for school leavers (post A-Level/Higher/Advanced Higher or equivalents) who are looking for paid work placements within technology, computing, science, engineering and business (including finance, data analytics/science, marketing and economics).

Students can apply to the programme during their university studies for their industrial year out, or in their final year of A levels/ Highers/ Advanced Highers or equivalent study, for a year's work experience prior to going to university or as a year to help decide on the future direction of their career - be that higher apprenticeship, university or work, or during their degree course itself.

What are the benefits?

If you are a partner/employer

Managed recruitment service: from candidate vetting, CV selection, arranging interviews through to offer stage.

Potential feed into your apprenticeship and graduate programmes.

Support throughout the placement year from the Placements Team and EDT Volunteer Mentors.

Access to talented and dedicated students to drive your business forward.

An extra person in your team just when you need it.

Positive influence on a young person's career path.

CPD opportunities for your managers.

BENEFITS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

We are experts in placing and supporting students

Gain exposure to a professional environment and inform your study and career choices

Gain skills that demonstrate competencies on your CV

Network - build valuable contacts and opportunities for the future

Opportunities to secure sponsorship, vacation work, degree apprenticeship entry/ graduate employment

Earn a salary

Opportunity to gain Platinum Level accreditation through the Industrial Cadet (IC) programme - compatible with professional institution CPD frameworks.

Access to online classes and competitions

A free service to students offering support throughout a placement, including a dedicated volunteer mentor.

If you are a young person

Fully supported year with an independent mentor assigned to each student.

Track record of student attaining better results after doing a successful YINI.

National coverage, working with multi nationals down to SME's.

Additional training to make it a CPD year rather than just work experience.

Upon completion of their placement, students are more enthusiastic and excel in projects at university, as well as having better time management.

Better graduate opportunities for students who have completed a placement year.

An opportunity for the student to build long term links with the Company i.e. sponsorship during university or future graduate employment.

If you are an educator

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Interested? Please register your interest here and let us know what skills you have to share.

We'll let you know as soon as possible when a role becomes available. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following government advise in order to maintain social distancing and personal safety.

For some roles, we can provide remote set up so you can volunteer from home.

Our volunteers help in many different areas doing a variety of essential roles from donations sorters to refreshment assistants for our patients. They're people of all ages and backgrounds who want to give back to their community, learn useful skills and make new friends along the way.

Whatever your experience and skills, we'll help you find a Martlets volunteer role that suits you. Below you'll see the main areas people volunteer in but if you don't see something suitable for you, you could still help us - perhaps in a way we've never thought.

We have seven charity shops across the region - in Brighton, Hove, Peacehaven and Woodingdean.

If you love vintage, have a passion for fashion and enjoy serving customers then our shops are the place to be. Each is unique, and they all have lovely friendly teams! But don't just take our word for it - come along to a taster session to go behind the scenes, chat to our existing volunteers and learn more about the benefits of volunteering.

Our distribution centre is the hub of our trading business, where donated goods are sorted and distributed to our shops. If you prefer working behind the scenes and enjoy team camaraderie, then this might be just the place for you.

It's been really easy to fit volunteering around my studies. I wanted to make a difference to the lives of others.

Ruoqi - Retail Volunteer

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer at our events or with our Fundraising Team. We run lots of events throughout the year, so if you like meeting new people, are happy to shake a bucket, cheer loudly and get stuck in, then our Fundraising Team would love you to join them.

Our events are spread throughout the year - you can help out at all of them or one of them, it's flexible and completely up to you.

Events not right for you? We still need your help! Whether it is a collection box that needs picking up, volunteering in our office or holding a collection bucket - there are plenty of other ways to get involved.

Our hospice-based volunteers are integral to the functioning of the hospice and the care of the patients.

Their commitment to their roles and the ongoing service provided by the hospice is inspirational and of a vital importance to our patients and their families.

If you would like to help, but don't know which role is right for you, why not fill in our quick enquiry form to have a conversation with one of our friendly team members?

You can still submit your interest below should you wish to provide your details for us to hold until we are recruiting volunteers again.

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff and volunteers, we carry out certain checks such as getting references for people applying to volunteer with us. Don't worry if this is your first job or volunteering opportunity, a reference could be from a teacher, colleague or neighbour. If you're not sure who to put as a referee, you can contact our People Services Team for further help.

Martlets ask all applicants to let us know if you have any unspent convictions so we can consider whether this is relevant to your volunteering. Disclosing a conviction will not necessarily exclude you from becoming a Martlets volunteer, however we may discuss this with you before you begin volunteering. If you are applying for a role that meets any criteria as outlined in Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to undertake a standard or enhanced DBS check. If a DBS check is required, it will be indicated on our role descriptions. DBS checks for volunteers are free of charge and our People Services Team will help you complete them.

For roles in our hospice, volunteers must be over 17 years old. For roles in our shops or retail distribution centre, volunteers must be over 16 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to support students under the age of 16 taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award.

If you are a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you are free to volunteer your time for Martlets. If you are from outside of these areas and require a visa to visit, study or work in the UK you must check that you do not have restrictions on your visa precluding from volunteering in the UK. To check your volunteering doesn't breach conditions of your visa we recommend that you contact UK Visas and Immigration. Please note that Martlets is unable to sponsor visa applications.

Yes! Lots of our volunteers help in more than one area of our organisation. If you are interested in volunteering in multiple roles, let us know when you apply, and we will be more than happy to find you your perfect roles at Martlets.

If you don't feel ready to take on more than one role now, you can let us know at any time during your volunteering.

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Whether helping customers in a shop, doing essential admin in the office or working directly with young people at a service, our volunteers make a huge difference to children's lives.

To become a volunteer, all you need is enthusiasm and a desire to help. You can choose how much time you give and we'll give you all the training and support you need.

We welcome people from all nationalities and backgrounds. Our volunteers include job-seekers, retired workers, asylum seekers, full-time workers, students and schoolchildren.

Whoever you are and however you choose to volunteer, you'll be part of a supportive community coming together to transform children's lives.

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Volunteer Trustee Roles

Headway Sussex

Headway Sussex is a charity that supports people living with an acquired brain injury and their fami...

Working from home

Sports Buddy Volunteer

Stay Up Late (and Gig Buddies)

Here's an exciting volunteer role! Do you like to be active, doing regular sports or activity like f...

Admin Volunteer

South Coast Skate Club c.i.c

We are looking for an Admin assistant, that will be answering emails, sending quotes, talking to cus...

Working from home

Safeguarding Manager

South Coast Skate Club c.i.c

We are looking for a safeguarding manager that will take on the role by keeping up to date with curr...

Working from home

Treasurer

Green Tides

Are you able to produce accounts and look after the finances of a small community organisation?&nbsp...

Volunteer to help young carers

Sussex Clubs for Young People

Help us for a few hours each week in providing safe spaces for young carers to have a break! If you...

City wide

Human Resources Support Volunteer

Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP)

The Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP) works with young people who are Black,...

Working from home

Community Advocate Volunteer

St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance aims to support communities to be more resilient by teaching people lifesaving ski...

Residential Project Volunteer

Free to Be Kids

Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who the...

Arts and Crafts Lead Facilitator

West Sussex Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to support our service users through developing various creative gro...

45 Southwick St, Southwick, BN42 4TH

Treasurer

Livestock (Mothers Uncovered/Soulfood)

Are you looking to make a real difference to a local community charily? Do you have good bookkeeping...

Working from home

Volunteer Mentor

Interventions Alliance

At Interventions Alliance our Volunteer Mentors play a key role by delivering positive impact throug...

Community Support Volunteer

Age UK West Sussex and Brighton & Hove

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove enable older people to Love Later Life. Our aims are to promot...

City wide

Studio assistant

Sew Fabulous

Sew Fabulous Community Interest Company is based in Brighton Open Market, a busy covered market in c...

Housekeeping Support

The Sussex Beacon

We are looking for volunteers who could spare a few hours each week to help support our Housekeeping...

General Volunteer

Brighton & Hove Wood Recycling Project

The Wood Store is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles. During the induction we’ll find the...

Volunteer Delivery Driver

Digital Brighton & Hove, Citizens Online

Our Digital Brighton & Hove project has been running since 2015 to tackle digital exclusion in the c...

Sewing Machine Volunteer

Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove

Can you use a Sewing Machine? Could you help an unpaid carer to learn the basics of an sewing...

Get Together Facilitator

West Sussex Mind

This role involves leading West Sussex Mind Service Users in a social conversational group. To initi...

Superstore Retail Assistant

Sussex Emmaus

What is Emmaus? Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing a purpo...

Book Enthusiast

Sussex Emmaus

What is Emmaus? Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing a purpo...

Buddy Volunteer, Together Co

Together Co

We are looking for volunteers to give short term support to enable people to achieve a goal, with th...

City wide

Retail Assistant - Emmaus By The Sea

Sussex Emmaus

Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing a purpose as well as a stabl...

Emmaus By The Sea, Station Road, Brighton, BN42 4AE

OUTFIT Retail Assistant

Sussex Emmaus

Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing a purpose as well as a stabl...

Community Advocate

Impact Initiatives

We are looking for a volunteer to join our advocacy team in Brighton and Hove. This will primarily b...

City wide

Volunteer Lunch Club Cook

Brighton Bevendean Salvation Army

Club Cook(/Chef) We are looking to restart our weekly Lunch and Friendship Club asap, after Cov...

Ad-hoc Driver

Smarter Uniforms C. I. C.

Are you an advocate for zero waste and reducing textile waste? Are you passionate about protecting o...

Open Market, Marshall Rows, Brighton, BN1 4JU

Good News Shed volunteers

Good News Brighton

The Good News Shed is a project for people of all ages. Basically, it’s a larger version of the...

Skill Share Volunteer

Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove

Do you have a skill you can share? Could you help an unpaid carer to learn a new skill? We are cu...

City wide

Fundraiser Volunteer

Adur Community Gateway

Would you like to be part of a vibrant group of volunteers? Would you like to participate in allevia...

Working from home

Independent Chair & Directors

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

It's an exciting time for us, and we're looking to recruit new directors to join our team, including...

Volunteer Independent Visitor

West Sussex County Council - Independent Visitor Scheme

The Independent Visitor Scheme is for children looked after by West Sussex County Council and who ar...

Volunteer Adviser – Remote

Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East)

Role Purpose: We are looking for volunteers to help provide our service in your local community. D...

Working from home

ESOL Support Volunteer

Sutton and District Training

We are looking for a volunteer to support the running of Sussex and District Training's new ESOL cen...

Lunchtime Food Service Volunteer

Guild Care

Dolphin Court is a small and friendly sheltered housing scheme in Worthing. Pre-prepared lunchtime h...

Dolphin Court, Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4DD

Meet and Greet / Welcomer

Guild Care

Creating Connections is a new and exciting prevention service for those aged 65 and over. It aims to...

Worthing

Board Secretary

Green Tides

Are you well organised and reliable? Are you able to write short, clear  notes and updates? Wou...

Working from home

Events and Sales Volunteer

Smarter Uniforms C. I. C.

Are you an advocate for zero waste and reducing textile waste? Are you passionate about protecting o...

Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton, BN1 4JU

Stockroom Volunteer

Smarter Uniforms C. I. C.

Are you interested in helping families and parents across Brighton & Hove to save money, a...

Lovethatstuff Fair Trade, First Floor 8, The Broadwalk, Brighton, BN2 5WA

Social media volunteer

Zetetick Housing

We are looking for someone who understands social media, the web, even better if you are good at Can...

Working from home

Fundraiser Trustee Board Member

Adur Collective Community Land Trust

Adur Collective Community Land Trust is a newly incorporated Community Benefit Society looking to so...

15 Mash Barn Lane, Lancing, BN15 9EE

Telephone Help Point Volunteer

West Sussex Mind

Role: to provide support with our new Help Point service. This is the first contact point for people...

The Gateway, 8-10 Durrington Lane, Worthing, BN13 2QG

Volunteer Tech Tutor

Volunteering Matters - LifeLines

To provide a weekly support session to a ‘Tech Trainee’. Initially these sessions will be held remot...

Working from home

Client Service meet and greet - Burgess Hill Library

Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East)

We are looking for volunteers to help provide our service in Burgess Hill.  Do you have spare t...

Burgess Hill library, 15-19 The Martlets, Burgess Hill , RH15 9NN

Trustees

Brighton YMCA

Are you Passionate about social justice?Do you want to see an end to homeless in Brighton and Hove?D...

Brighton

Attendance Allowance Form Filler

Age UK West Sussex and Brighton & Hove

Good at filling out forms? Good with older people? Want to make a big difference to older people's q...

29-31 Prestonville Road, Brighton, BN1 3TJ

Befriender

Turning Tides

We are looking for volunteer befrienders who are willing to offer a listening ear, a non-judgemental...

Worthing or Horsham

Volunteer First Point of Contact

Age UK West Sussex and Brighton & Hove

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, enables older people to Love Later Life. Our aims are to prom...

Central Office, 29-31 Prestonville Road, Brighton, BN1 3TJ

One-to-one Drivers

Sight Support Worthing

We're looking for drivers who may be able to take partially sighted or blind people to medical appoi...

Worthing

Chair of Trustees

The Treasure Basket Association

Are you good at leading small teams? Are you looking for an ongoing volunteer role where you can use...

Working from home

Volunteer Fundraiser

Livestock (Mothers Uncovered/Soulfood)

Sign up to be a Volunteer Fundraiser and join us in creating and assisting in fundraising campaigns...

Working from home

Volunteer Café Assistant

SVP Tower House Brighton

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people struggling with isolation and loneliness?...

Tower House Day Centre, Tower Gate, BRIGHTON, BN1 6WT

Spanish Speaking Volunteer

Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove

Can you speak Spanish? Could you help an unpaid carer to learn a new skill? We are looking for...

Working from home

Arts & Crafts Volunteer

Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove

Are you Arty and Crafty? Could you help an unpaid carer to learn a new skill or hobby? We are...

Telephone befriender

Carers Support West Sussex

Are you friendly, caring and a good listener? Do you have some understanding of the issues carers fa...

Working from home

Community Fundraisers

The Treasure Basket Association

Are you outgoing and good at connecting with people? Do you enjoy coming up with imaginative id...

Working from home

E-Cargo Bike Volunteer

FareShare Sussex

Do you like cycling? Do you have 4 hours free per week? The role of the E-Cargo Bike Volunteer is...

Unit 3 Fairway Business Centre, Westergate Road, Brighton, BN2 4JZ

Safer ageing volunteer

Hourglass - safer ageing, stopping abuse

Do you enjoy spending time with older people? Can you spare some time to help others? Becoming a Saf...

City wide

Volunteer Telephone Befriender

Together Co

Everybody should have somebody.  Together Co Befriending matches people with people to create friend...

Working from home

Directors

Brighton and Hove Community Land Trust

Brighton & Hove Community Land Trust is looking for new Directors to help build the movement for com...

City wide

Volunteer Trustee

Impact Initiatives

Impact Initiatives has built a reputation for innovation, developing and delivering services inline...

Volunteer Coordinator

Livestock (Mothers Uncovered/Soulfood)

Could you help us support and communicate with our growing team of volunteers? Maybe you are looking...

Working from home

Board Secretary

The Treasure Basket Association

Do you enjoy admin? Are you well organised? Are you concerned about the impact the COVID-19 lockdown...

7 Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 4NR

Trustee

The Treasure Basket Association

Would like to be involved in steering a small charity helping disadvantaged local children?  This is...

7 Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 4NR

Partnership member

Sompting Big Local

Sompting Big Local is a long-term innovative programme that aims to achieve lasting change in Sompti...

Sompting Big Local Hub, 6 The Parade, Sompting, BN15 0AH

Fundraiser

West Sussex Mediation Service

Do you want to 'give something back', improve your skills or share your existing ones, enhance your...

Working from home

Digital Communications Assistant

Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East)

Do you have good communication skills? Want to gain more experience of digital media? Keen to help o...

Working from home

Sands Befriender

Sands - Stillbirth & Neonatal death charity

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the num...

City wide

Helpline volunteer

Hourglass - safer ageing, stopping abuse

Hourglass is looking for volunteers to support our national Helpline . We  are recruiting...

Working from home

Treasurer

The Treasure Basket Association

Are you confident with numbers and producing financial information?  Would you like the chance to us...

7 Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, BN12 4NR

Volunteer Coordinator

The Treasure Basket Association

Overview of the roleThe Volunteer Coordinator will manage all elements of the voluntary sector for T...

City wide

Volunteer Adviser

Citizens Advice Brighton and Hove

Application deadline for this role is 9am,Thursday 7th July, 2022.  Purpose of Role :...

BMEYPP Fundraising Volunteer

Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP)

The Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP) works with young people who are Black,...

Working from home

Music Production Facilitator with BMEYPP

Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP)

The Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP) works with young people who are Black,...

City wide

Nightstop Volunteer Host

Sussex Nightstop

We invite ALL members of our caring and diverse community with a spare room to join our community re...

Working from home

On-call Volunteer

Sussex Nightstop

Nightstop is a low-risk service where volunteer Hosts offer a place to stay for the night to young p...

Working from home

Community Companions

St Barnabas Hospices

Community Companions offer befriending, sitting, or practical support to our patients and carers in...

Oxygen Chamber Operators

Sussex MS Centre

The Sussex MS Centre is a small, inclusive, self-help, independently funded Centre supporting peop...

Volunteer Complementary Therapist

The Sussex Beacon

We are looking for Volunteer Complementary Therapists to offer massage and reflexology sessions to o...

The Sussex Beacon, 10 Bevendean Road, Brighton, BN2 4DE

Volunteer Drivers

The Sussex Beacon

To provide transport for clients coming to stay from outside the area to and from their home address...

City wide

Trustee

Livestock (Mothers Uncovered/Soulfood)

Are you looking to make a real difference to a local community charily? Do you have good business sk...

Volunteer Driver

East Sussex Vision Support

The purpose of the role To provide transport for visually impaired service users to and from...

Gig Buddy

Gig Buddies for Good Mental Health

Hiking, board games, urban exploring, chess, bike rides, table tennis, outdoor theatre, films, onlin...

Brighton, Hove, Adur and Worthing

Musical Volunteer

Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove

Do you play a musical instrument? Could you help an unpaid carer to learn the basics of an inst...

Adult Education Course Organiser

Rottingdean Whiteway Centre

Do you have good organisational skills? The Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, (RWC), needs support in org...

Working from home

Service User Experience Volunteer

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Psychiatric liaison services provide mental health assessment and treatment for people who are inpat...

St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, po19 6se

Management Committee Member

Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP)

The Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project is set up to be led by young people for young p...

City wide

Shopmobility Volunteer

Possability People

About us: Possability People is a user led organisation that promotes independent living for all. We...

Volunteer Food Bank Assistant

Brighton Women's Centre

The weekly food bank at BWC provides a crucial service to women and families during times of financi...

22 Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA

Front of House Volunteer

Fabrica Gallery

The main focus of the Front of House Volunteer role at Fabrica is invigilating exhibitions when we a...

Volunteer Adviser

Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East)

Come and join a brilliant team that helps almost 25,000 people in West Sussex every year! Our Volun...

Worthing Citizens Advice, Worthing Town Hall, Worthing, BN11 1HA

Charity Shop Volunteers

Guild Care

Guild Care's 11 charity shops across the Worthing area are reopening as the COVID-19 lockdown eases...

Unit 2, Meadow Road Depot, Meadow Rd, Worthing , BN11 2SA

Meeting Representative

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove needs to be represented at a large number of health and social care...

Events Volunteer

Turning Tides

We need you to help promote the work we do by engaging and talking to the public confidently about t...

Charity Shop Volunteers

The Sussex Beacon

We are looking for people to volunteer in our 2 Sussex Beacon Charity Shops, based in London Road an...

Sussex Beacon Home Store, 72 – 73 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JE

Volunteer Gardeners

The Sussex Beacon

We are looking for people to volunteer in the Sussex Beacon garden. We welcome applicants with ga...

Trustee

Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove

We are looking to recruit Trustees to the Carers Centre's Board of Trustees. We are fortunate to hav...

The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove, 18 Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT

Volunteer at the FareShare Sussex warehouse

FareShare Sussex

FareShare Sussex is a charity project that redistributes food surpluses from a busy warehouse in Mou...

Unit 3 Fairway Business Centre, Westergate Road, Brighton, BN2 4JZ

Volunteer Female Mentor

The Girls' Network (Brighton and Hove)

Inspire a young girl to achieve her potential by becoming a mentor in Brighton and Hove. Mentorin...

City wide

Children’s sewing class assistant

Sew Fabulous

Sew Fabulous Community Interest Company is based in Brighton Open Market. We have classes for chi...

Studio 10 Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton, BN1 4JU

Volunteer helper at tree nursery

Special Branch Tree Nursery

Helping out at our lovely tree nursery at Stanmer Organics in Stanmer Park, where we grow native tre...

Stanmer Organics, Stanmer Park, Brighton, BN1 9SE

Volunteer Gardener

Ronald McDonald House Brighton

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about the environment, are happy working outdoor...

21 Abbey Road, Brighton, BN2 1HT

Volunteer Drivers

FareShare Sussex

We are currently recruiting volunteer Delivery Drivers. If you are looking to give back to the comm...

Unit 3 Fairway Business Centre, Westergate Road, Brighton, BN2 4JZ

Receptionist

Possability People

To provide a front-line reception service to building users and Possability People Services by answ...

Montague House, Montague Place (Somerset Street Entrance), Brighton, BN2 1JE

Lay Assessor

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

Our Lay Assessors interview people receiving home care from a local provider, speaking to resident...

Enter and View

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

As a local Healthwatch, our volunteers have the power to enter premises owned or controlled by hea...

City wide

Mentor

Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP)

The Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project (BMEYPP) works with young people who are Black,...

City wide

Bookshop Assistant

Books for Amnesty

Amnesty Bookshops are second-hand bookshops which raise money for Amnesty's work. We strive to be an...

15 Sydney Street, Brighton, BN1 4EN

Board of Trustees Role

Possability People

Possability People is a user led organisation that promotes independent living for all. We work towa...

Montague House, Montague Place, Brighton, BN2 1JE

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Online law work experience is a great way for Year 12 students to gain an insight into the legal profession, and start to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in the industry.

There are a range of virtual work experience programmes open to Year 12 students, ranging from 4-8 hours in duration. There may be deadlines so check NOW.

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Traditionally, work experience for law students has taken place within an actual law firm or barristers chambers. However, some law firms have paved the way for a new kind of virtual work experience for law students to allow them to see what life at a law firm might be like from the comfort of their own homes.

This type of work experience is likely to become more common in the coming years as technology becomes available for law firms to offer this kind of experience. Not only that but with the recent onslaught of the Coronavirus pandemic more and more law firms are speeding up their acquisition of such technology.

Firms That Offer Virtual Work Experience

Clifford Chance

Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance has recently launched a trio of virtual internships: Cyber Security, Human Rights in a Business Transaction and Climate Change. You can enrol via the Inside Sherpa platform. The firm hopes that by undertaking these internships, prospective employees will get a feel for whether they are suited to commercial law.
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White & Case LLP

US-headquartered commercial law firm White & Case LLP was the first US law firm to allow students to take part in a substantial legal work experience programme online. The programme, ran by the open-access platform InsideSherpa, provides an insight into life as a trainee solicitor at White & Case. Introducing the programme, Partner and Training Principal Inigo Esteve highlights that students who enrol on the virtual internship will experience work in various departments such as project finance, banking & finance and disputes.
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Pinsent Masons LLP

International law firm Pinsent Masons champions its virtual work experience programme as a way to "try before you buy" a career in law. The programme allows students to help a hypothetical client of the firm throughout several different issues covering various practice areas. It is designed by Pinsent Masons' lawyers to reflect the kind of work a trainee would carry out.

For more information visit the Pinsent Masons Website

Linklaters LLP

Magic Circle multi-national law firm Linklaters became the first UK law firm to offer a virtual internship in June 2019. As with White & Case, its virtual experience programme is run by InsideSherpa. The platform allows students from any background or degree type to undertake a series of modules aimed at replicating the work a trainee at Linklaters would carry out. Linklaters say that features of the virtual experience include receiving instructions from partners, leaving a virtual voicemail for a client and accessing resources to help with the tasks.

For more information visit the Linklaters website

Potential Benefits of Virtual Work Experience:

No Need for an Application

With all three virtual work experience programmes mentioned above, there is no need for an application. All you have to do is enrol on the programme at a time where you have the requisite free time to carry the tasks out meaningfully. A lot of work experience in law firms begin with a rigorous recruitment process with application, interviews and assessment days. This can be incredibly stressful for students and whilst virtual work experience is not designed to replace vacation schemes, for now, it will give you a real-life insight into life at a law firm and help you decide whether you want to begin the recruitment process for that particular firm or whether your interests lie elsewhere.

Cost Effective

Whilst vacation schemes and work experience placements typically do not cost students any money to take part in, there may be other costs. For example, if the law firm you wish to gain experience from is headquartered in London, you may have to bear initial travel costs and even accommodation costs if you live very far away. It must be noted that these would only be "initial costs" as most law firms do reimburse expenses such as these for their vacation scheme students. Regardless, carrying out this form of work experience where there are no costs removes this extra burden at this early stage, particularly for students who are not sure what career path to take.

Less Stress, More Flexibility

Another major benefit of virtual work experience, and something each firm is very clear about is the flexibility that carrying out your work experience online brings. White & Case LLP deems its virtual internship as "self-paced" with "no deadlines" allowing you to carry out your tasks to the best of your ability at a pace that suits you. Pinsent Masons even recommends that the tasks be spread out over a couple of days, although each task does have a recommended time attached to it. The benefit of flexibility is certainly less stress, and whilst in-person vacation schemes also want to help you work at a comfortable pace the fact you are in a law firm surrounded by busy lawyers often adds extra pressure. Work experience from your home removes this from the equation.

In addition, often in-person placements run during certain weeks in the winter, spring or summer cycles, whereas virtual experience allows you to chose to enrol at a time that best suits you and your commitments.

Learning About the Firm and Developing Skills

A really important benefit of a virtual work experience at a specific firm is that it's a great way to show an initial interest or passion for the firm and the work that firm does. White & Case LLP, for example, highlights that it does recognise the virtual work experience programme on applications.

On the other hand, if the virtual experience helps you realise that law is not for you, that one particular practice area is not for you or that a certain firm is not for you then all is not lost. These schemes are designed by legal professionals to replicate real-life work that a trainee solicitor may carry out. Therefore, you will go away after completion having gained a multitude of transferable legal and interpersonal skills which will look good on any application or CV.

Social Mobility

Linklaters champions this aspect of virtual experience; however, this doesn't necessarily apply to all virtual work experience programmes. Currently, in the legal industry, there is a lot of discussion and work going into making the legal profession more accessible to all areas of the population. With no application process, no cost and no pre-requisites, online experience programmes allow anyone from any background, any university, any degree discipline and any walk of life to experience life at a law firm without barriers.
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Welcome to our work experience opportunities page - the perfect place to start your career journey! Explore the latest placements on offer from hundreds of employers across a wide range of industries.

Search for a specific employer or use the filters on the right to help you find online placements based on your age or the industry you're interested in. Then simply click on the 'Read more' button to go through to our portal to apply.

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It is a series of pre-recorded videos, housed together on one platform, with activities and key terminology appearing on-screen. There are eight videos in total, with choice over which to view next. The videos showcase the roles of various team members in general practice including the GP, Practice Manager, Receptionist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a GP Trainee.

It is not currently 100% mobile-friendly. We recommend viewing the platform on a computer screen or tablet (headphones are advised).

Sadly not, to gain access to the platform, pupils are required to complete a registration form, providing some personal information. A link is then sent via email to access the platform and they are prompted to create a login (using their name and email address) directly on the platform, which is housed by a company called Koantic (see the section below called 'What data do you collect and why?' for more information. Legally the RCGP would be required to gain parental/guardian consent for any pupils under 16 who share their personal data with us. It is not possible for us to do this and so, at this time, pupils aged under 16 unfortunately aren't able to register to access the platform. The content of the experience has also been carefully designed for pupils aged 16 and over.

Our intention is to continue adding to the platform and to provide this resource to aspiring medics long-term. Any aspiring medic under the age of 16 can feel reassured that the resource will be available for them when they turn 16.

We do not wish to diminish the motivation of any pupil under the age of 16. In the meantime, they can access advice about applying to medicine in our careers section. The College also discourages pupils under the age of 16 completing work experience in a general practice setting.

Currently, registration to access the platform is only open to aspiring medics living in the UK. The platform is a brand new, exciting and trailblazing project for us and a huge learning curve.

We have been overwhelmed by the popularity of the platform and we will be reviewing access to it overtime. We are aware that there are aspiring medics living outside the UK who would like to complete the platform. We would like to open this up to you, but just bear with us. This requires some consideration, we want to do this right, and be sure that we are providing what is useful and appropriate for you.

In the meantime, the General Medical Council (GMC) have created ' Patient Journey to GP Practice ' an immersive virtual reality app. Aspiring medical students living overseas can register for the app and learn how a GP practice in the UK operates from a patient's perspective.

We have produced a Reflective diary (3 MB PDF) to help you when taking notes and developing your understanding of medicine.

It is important to remember why medical schools look for relevant experience in your application. They want to see that you understand what a career in medicine involves and that you have the key values, skills and attributes required to become a doctor. Taking part in experiences provided by online platforms such as Observe GP may allow you to gain some of this understanding and demonstrate some of those qualities, but remember, it is how you reflect on these experiences and communicate what you have learnt which matters.

The Medical Schools Council reiterate this in their document: Guidance on gaining relevant experience to study medicine in the time of COVID-19.

Applicants to medicine are required to demonstrate on their application - and at interview - that they have gained an understanding of some of the realities of medicine and that they have witnessed and developed the core values and attributes needed to study medicine. Observe GP has been designed as an innovative way for aspiring medics to learn more about these. In the past applicants have been required to complete work experience in a healthcare setting to gain this insight. This interactive platform is designed to do the same from the comfort of the classroom or home.

"I wish that Observe GP had existed when I was applying to medical school. Being the first in my family to apply to medical school and having difficulty organising work experience with no medical contacts was challenging, innovations like this are long overdue!." Dr Devina Maru, GP Trainee

In recent years many UK medical schools have changed their entry requirements to reflect that 'relevant experience' is required but not specifically clinical work experience. Entry requirements for all UK medical schools can be viewed on the following Medical Schools Council (MSC) resource. We also recommend that aspiring medics check back on medical school web pages regularly, as their requirements are changing because of COVID-19.

The MSC have also updated their guidance about what is relevant experience when applying to medical school and relevant experience when applying to medical school in the time of COVID-19 including FAQs relating to online experiences. Clinical work experience is one way, but not the only way - Observe GP offers an alternative. Applying to medical school is not about ticking a box and obtaining a set number of hours of work experience, it is about the ability of applicants to reflect on what they have learnt about and how they can articulate this. Work experience is also not always easy to find for many reasons but Observe GP is available to everyone.

Observe GP is supported by the Medical Schools Council as a suitable element of relevant experience to help prepare an application to medical school. This means that all applicants should look to gain insight from a variety of relevant experiences, of which one can be Observe GP.

A few medical schools request evidence of work experience as part of their application process to study medicine. Completing Observe GP cannot be used as an example of work experience and no letter or certificate is provided upon completion. Aspiring medics should use Observe GP to gain insights, reflect and to provide examples at medical school interview.

There are benefits to work experience, but it can also be a huge time commitment for all involved, depending on timing it may not be possible for pupils to observe key areas of medicine. Observe GP offers the most important lessons and has been developed by GPs, healthcare professionals and those involved in admissions to medical school. Yes, every pupil can watch the same content, but it is up to them to reflect on it, learn from it, ask questions and put this knowledge to use with further research and conversations.

Aspiring medics are encouraged to download and, if they can, print our reflective diary (PDF, 3 MB) to use while completing Observe GP.

When you complete all the activities and watch all the videos on Observe GP, we do not provide a completion certificate, there are a couple of reasons for this:

1) Gaining relevant experience to apply to study medicine is not a tick-box exercise. What is important is what you learn and how you reflect, not how much experience you gain. A certificate does not provide evidence of what you have taken from the experience, just that you have done it.

Medical schools have been made aware that there is no certificate for completing Observe GP.

2) A core attribute of a medical student is a' motivation to study medicine and genuine interest in the medical profession'. We believe that any true aspiring medic is aiming to learn as much as they can, and so they will complete all of Observe GP without a certificate. All eight videos contain information we want you to learn about. On the platform, we can view how many aspiring medics have completed all the content, we have faith that the majority of aspiring medics will complete all the sections.

We will be reviewing the platform over time and we may decide in the future to design functionality to create a certificate. For now, the evidence that you have completed Observe GP in full will be the lessons and understanding you have gained and can use in your personal statement and during medical school interviews.

In the Medical Schools Council updated document ' A guide for gaining relevant experience to study medicine in the time of COVID-19' there are FAQs relating to online experiences and confirmation that certificates are not compulsory for experiences.

Of course! It is also available for staff members who work in outreach or widening participation in universities or social enterprises.

We welcome these staff members familiarising themselves with the content. It may be that you wish to use Observe GP as part of a session with a group of aspiring medics in a classroom or online. On our raising awareness of Observe GP web page we have guidance for using Observe GP as part of a group session. We also have presentation slides and activities available, should you wish to deliver a pre and post online workshop with aspiring medics who are using Observe GP - to ensure they get the most from it. If you are interested in these slides please contact member.programmes@rcgp.org.uk with details of your role, organisation/school, geographical location, and the number of aspiring medics you are working with.

There is a separate button below to register to gain access to Observe GP. We ask for some basic information, you will receive a link to the platform via email upon completion of the registration form. Upon entering the platform you will also be asked to insert your name and email address to create a login. See the section below 'What data do you collect and why?' for more information.

We ask that the link to Observe GP is not shared with aspiring medics, instead please encourage them to register with us, it is important that we can monitor use of the platform so that we can add to it in the future and budget accordingly.

We are delighted to also recommend the Brighton and Sussex Medical School ' Virtual Work Experience' which provides insights into medicine for those considering making an application to medical school.

Users are introduced to the NHS before exploring the roles and skill sets required to work across six different medical specialties. Along the way, users can also consider some of the challenges and wider issues doctors face working in the NHS.

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Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK.

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This course provides an online work experience for those considering to apply to medical school. You will be taken through six areas of medicine, exploring the roles, skills required and challenges faced by today’s doctors.