IARS believes in the value of volunteering, especially for young people aged 16-25. We believe it is an important way to make a positive contribution to our communities and is of particular benefit to young people who are often forgotten or marginalised.
Volunteering with IARS involves engaging with social policy issues, it means doing youth-led research and engaging with policy makers.
What will you do as an intern?
IARS works with around 200 diverse young people every year. Interning with IARS does not mean answering phone calls or collecting donations- it is about making a real difference.
An internship with IARS means:
- Receiving training and accreditation
- Doing youth-led research
- Advocacy work and policy development
- Speaking at events
- Campaigning and representing issues
- Project management and leadership
IARS offers all volunteers a chance to achieve accreditation. Through an internship you can receive our accredited work-based Certificate in Youth Policy.
How do I become an intern?
If you are interested in volunteering then have a look at our projects to see what interests you. After that just apply through the website for a project and we will get back to you with information about how to start.
Important information and volunteer expenses
- All interns are deemed to be volunteers and are entitled to be reimbursed up to £7.50 per day for travel expenses (off-peak travelcard) and up to £5 for lunch.
- Volunteering hours are flexible between 10am-7pm.
- Interships can vary from 1 day to 6 months or more.
If you have looked at our projects pages and seen something that interests you then please send us your information using this page. One of our Project Officers will get back to you with more information. We generally offer volunteering opportunities to young people aged 15-25.
