Connect the Buds Project Support - Youth Champions is a 14-week creative learning journey for supporting the next generation of environmental advocates.
Connect the Buds is a group of 18- 25-year-olds who are looking to build a career in the creative industry, environmental action and public practice.
The Project Support team members will advocate for young people’s interest in the Connect the Buds programme. They will, together as a team, take a support role in cultivating and setting the environmental and social sustainability agenda for the young adults.
Connect the Buds provides team members with resources and support so that they can bring their talents, insights and experiences to the programme. The champions will co-create events and outreach activities with the 18-25 Sustainability Hub Officer as well as the rest of the Greener and Cleaner organisation.
There are four structured pathways for successful applicants to contribute to the development and delivery of Connect the Buds, while gaining practical experience, sustainability knowledge, creative skills and career support.
About the role
Start Date: 20th November
Christmas break: 19 Dec–10 Jan
End Date: 25th March
4 Volunteering Pathways
Story & Social Champion
Communications • Newsletter • Social Media
Events & Community Champion
Event Support • Logistics • Workshop Facilitation
Sustainability & Learning Champion
Sustainability Research • Youth Interests • Educational Content
Creative & Design Champion
Canva • Graphic Design • Creative Workshops
What you will get
DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
1-week introductory training programme
- Hub volunteering induction
- EN-ROADS climate education tool training
- Soil Health learning session
- Allotment-based learning
- Introduction to ongoing volunteering opportunities
Ongoing career development:
Monthly 1:1 career support
PROGRESSION & OPPORTUNITIES
Paid opportunities
Access to paid workshop facilitation across December, January and February for the IRL Club and outreach opportunities at £14.80/hour, creating a progression route from volunteering into paid project work.
Exclusive experiences
Opportunities to participate in special trips and visits, including museums, National Trust sites and events across London.
We are looking for young people who are:
1. Enthusiastic about climate action
2. Love working with people and the public
3. Have some experience in project design and development
4. Have some experience in supporting events and workshops
5. Have an understanding of mental health issues and social care
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form. Link: https://forms.gle/TeQRTyF7jLuYw3nv9
The application closes on 12th November 2026.
The online interview will take place on Monday, 16th November
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