LEARN • DEVELOP • GROW
Internships at UTurn
Gain practical experience in a youth-focused charity while developing skills, confidence and an understanding of community and support work.
UTurn internships are designed to provide meaningful, structured experience with guidance, supervision and opportunities to learn from real charity delivery.
Register Your Interest Volunteer InsteadCURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
No Internship Vacancies Open Right Now
Our current Jack Petchey-funded Youth Mentor Internship has now been filled.
Future internship opportunities will be shared here. You can register your interest below and we can keep your details for suitable future opportunities.
Register InterestWITH THANKS
Jack Petchey Foundation
We are extremely grateful to the Jack Petchey Foundation for supporting UTurn through its Intern Programme and helping us provide a structured development opportunity within our organisation.
LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE
What Could an Internship Involve?
Youth Work
Learn about positive engagement, youth activities and building trusted relationships.
Projects & Programmes
Help plan, deliver and review workshops, projects, activities and events.
Charity Operations
Gain experience of administration, communications, monitoring and partnership working.
Safeguarding
Develop an understanding of safe practice, professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities.
COULD THIS BE FOR YOU?
Who Internships May Suit
UTurn internships are currently intended for people aged 18+ and may be particularly useful for:
✓ College or university students seeking practical experience
✓ Recent graduates exploring their next steps
✓ People considering a career change
✓ Anyone interested in youth or community work
✓ People exploring social care, education or mentoring
✓ Those interested in psychology, criminology or charity work
MORE THAN WORK EXPERIENCE
What You Could Gain
Real experience within a youth and community charity.
Develop confidence in professional and community settings.
Build communication, teamwork, planning and problem-solving skills.
Explore whether youth, charity or support work could be right for you.
SUPPORTED FROM THE START
Safeguarding, Training & Supervision
Safeguarding is central to all work at UTurn. Internship opportunities may involve working around children, young people or vulnerable people, so appropriate safer-recruitment checks and training will apply.
✓ Clear role expectations
✓ Induction and safeguarding guidance
✓ Appropriate checks for the role
✓ Regular supervision and support
✓ Opportunities to reflect and learn
✓ Clear professional boundaries
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Register Your Interest
There are no internship vacancies open at the moment, but you can tell us about yourself and your interests using the form below.
Registering interest is not an application for a guaranteed internship or placement.
OTHER WAYS TO BUILD EXPERIENCE
Other Ways to Get Involved
HAVE A QUESTION?
Ask About Internships at UTurn
If you would like to ask about future internships, volunteering, work experience or other ways to build experience with UTurn, contact the team.