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Could you champion youth voice and help drive meaningful change across the British Red Cross? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in the charity sector?
The role
This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the charity sector with a focus on youth engagement. As a Youth Ambassador Intern, you’ll assist the delivery of our Youth Engagement Strategy. Working within our Refugee Support team, you'll help embed youth voice and leadership into everyday practice.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues to spot opportunities, test ideas, and suggest improvements. Your insights will feed into a final project review, the outcomes of your contributions, and recommendations with have lasting impact. Throughout, you’ll act as a champion for inclusive, youth-informed approaches
Based in the UK, this role requires national travel, to ensure collaborative working, and communication. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and working hours will be managed through time off in lieu. The internship will help prepare you for future career development as it offers opportunities for collaborative learning, meaningful contributions, and professional network growth. As the internship draws to a close, you’ll be encouraged to explore and apply for internal opportunities available at that time.
What you'll do
- You’ll advocate for the Youth Engagement Strategy by contributing to projects and daily activities across teams, gaining insight into how the organisation works.
- You’ll work with colleagues to test ideas and promote inclusive, youth-led approaches. Using insights and feedback gathered, you’ll create a short review with recommendations for ongoing youth engagement.
- You’ll represent youth perspectives in meetings, events, and communications, using tools like Microsoft 365 and Canva. You'll also take part in team discussions, sharing ideas and learning from others.
What will you need to be successful
- You should have a genuine interest in youth engagement and the charity sector. You'll also need strong communication skills to engage confidently with a wide range of people.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work well in a team are essential. You’ll also need to be comfortable using digital tools for communication and research.
- The role involves occasional UK travel for events and team collaboration.
Who is eligible for this role
This internship is open to young people aged 18 - 25 who can commit to a full-time placement from September 2025 to February 2026. We believe that a broad range of perspectives and lived experiences strengthens our work and impact.
We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our organisation and the wider charity sector. This includes, but not limited to, people living with disabilities, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, people with caring responsibilities, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. We value the unique experiences and journeys that each individual brings, so if you’re passionate about growing, contributing, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
In return for your time and dedication, what will you get?
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (pro rata)
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
Interested? Apply now!
The Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an in-person assessment centre on the 24th July in South Yorkshire. Travel costs for this will be covered.
