Jack Petchey Internship Programme
Applications to host an intern are now CLOSED!
Thank you to all the organisations that have submitted an application. We aim to notify applicants of the outcome of their application by the end of November 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact us at internprogramme@jackpetchey.org.uk.
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.
Watch the video below to learn more about the Jack Petchey Internship Programme
Interested in becoming an intern?
If you are interested in applying to become a Jack Petchey Intern, applications to join our next cohort will open in early 2027. Subscribe to our newsletter to be among the first to hear when new internship opportunities are announced. In the meantime, you can read about our current intern cohort and some of our previous ones below.
Learn more about our intern roles here
If you are part of the Internship Programme, click the portal below for internship and document materials!
