Location: London (in-person) and National (online)
A Leadership & Empowerment Opportunity Designed for You
At Peer Power Youth, we understand the unique challenges justice lived experience young people face and we’re here to walk beside you. Through our Young Partner programme, we offer paid, flexible opportunities that empower you to use your voice, grow your confidence, and build a brighter future for yourself and others like you.
About Us
Peer Power Youth is a youth-led charity based in London, working nationally with young people aged 10–25 who have experienced trauma, exclusion, and justice involvement. Many of our team have justice lived experience, which drives our empathetic and youth-centred approach.
Since 2016, we’ve worked with over 1,000 young people and 7,000 professionals to put youth voice at the heart of justice systems, supporting healing over harm.
Step into Your Power – Join Our Young Partner Programme
We’re offering:
- Paid opportunities (London Living Wage) to participate in workshops, creative sessions, and co-production activities
- Leadership development through training, 1:1 coaching and public speaking
- Creative projects exploring themes like justice, and racism using music, lyric-writing, and media
- AQA accreditation and skills support for employment, college, or university applications
- A supportive peer community of young people with shared experiences
- Life coaching and well-being support from experienced youth workers
What You’ll Do
Your role as a Peer Power Young Partner could involve:
- Shaping services through consultation and co-production
- Speaking truth to power in workshops with decision-makers
- Sharing your experiences to improve the justice systems
- Leading or contributing to creative and community-based projects
- Developing ideas, campaigns, or training with other young people
Who We’re Looking For
If you’re aged 16–25 and have experience of:
- Justice lived experience
- The justice system or secure settings
- Community violence or systemic injustice
We want to hear from you. No experience needed, just a willingness to be heard, learn, and work with others.
How We Support You
- Paid involvement, flexible around your needs and schedule
- Regular 1:1 check-ins with trained youth workers
- Travel expenses covered for in-person sessions
- Mental health and well-being support
- Community-led, inclusive and respectful environment
Why Choose Peer Power Youth?
- A youth-led charity built on empathy, equity, and experience
- Opportunities to create real change in systems that impact you
- A space where your voice matters and is heard
- Skills, support, and networks that open doors to your future
How to Get Involved
- Contact Kloé to express your interest and arrange a friendly intro chat.
- Join an informal session (online or in person) to learn more about what’s on offer.
- Get started as a Peer Power Young Partner, fully supported every step of the way.
We welcome involvement from personal advisers or support professionals throughout the process.
Contact Details:
Kloé Hampton
Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager
kloehampton@peerpower.org.uk
Website & Socials:
www.peerpower.org.uk
Instagram: @peerpoweruk
X: @PeerPowerYouth
Facebook: Peer Power Youth
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