Wolverhampton City Of Youth Culture: Call for Community Peer Researchers – now closed

Wolverhampton Arts Centre; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Call for Community Peer Researchers — part of the Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture initiative. This is a three-year project to enhance cultural opportunities for young people in Wolverhampton and contribute to their long‑term success. Note: this role is now closed.

What you will do

• Be part of a three‑year initiative to understand the project’s impact on young people’s future.
• Meet new people and engage with your community and arts & culture in the City.
• Learn new skills and get paid to do community research.
• Expand your networks and share your skills, in Wolverhampton and beyond.
• Amplify your own voice and the voice of your community.

What we offer

• Free training in accessible locations
• Fair payment
• Travel expenses
• Full support throughout the project (until autumn 2025)

The project

In August 2023, Newhampton Arts Centre and partners received £846,940 from Arts Council England for a three‑year program, totaling £996,000. The Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture initiative, led by the University of Wolverhampton’s Institute for Community Research and Development, aims to enhance cultural opportunities for young people in the city over three years. The program aligns with a broader goal of improving youth life chances, and peer researchers will contribute to the evaluation.

Who can get involved

We welcome individuals from all communities in Wolverhampton, regardless of ethnicity, background and age. We actively encourage applications from young people. Closing date for applications is 29 February.

Find Out More & Apply

For any more information or to apply please contact James Rees at [e-mail]

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