Applications to host an intern from March 2027 are now open!

Please read if eligible below and then apply here

About the Jack Petchey Internship Programme: Supporting young talent and youth charities

Each year the Jack Petchey Foundation works with youth organisations across London and Essex to fund a range of year-long internship roles focusing on youth work. We are now open for applications from youth organisations looking to employ an entry-level candidate, starting in March 2027. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th September at 9am.

How does it work?

If you are a youth charity or CIO working with young people in London and Essex, and already running the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme with an income between £250k and £5m, you are eligible to apply for a grant to help fund a paid intern at your organisation for twelve months.

This will be the ninth year of our successful programme, which has so far supported over 190 young people to kick-start their careers in the youth sector. You can see some profiles of current and former Jack Petchey Interns below.

In addition to their salary, part-funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation, the programme includes an additional training bursary, personal development workshops and mentoring for each intern to help them develop professionally.

Find out if you are eligible to apply with the Eligibility Form

Read the Application Guidance Notes for Youth Organisations

APPLY TO HOST AN INTERN HERE!

Watch the video below to learn more about the Jack Petchey Internship Programme