Youth Collaborator: Shape Neighbourhood

Youth Collaborators - Volunteering Matters & The iWill Movement Youth Collaborators for Pride in Place.

16th July 2026

Pride in Placeis a long-term UK Government programme that putslocal people in charge of improving their neighbourhoods.

Each Pride in Place area can receiveup to £20 million over 10 yearsto invest in the things that matter most to local residents — like public spaces, community buildings, high streets, safety, services and local activities.

Ipswich is proud to have two Pride in Place areas, each with £20million investments to make:

Volunteering Matters and the #iWill Movement are supporting Pride in Place in Stoke Park & Chantry and Whitehouse, helping ensure local people are at the heart of decisions about their communities.

We’ll be working with Community Connectors and local residents to gather ideas and feedback, while also supporting six Youth Collaborators to help design engagement activities and champion youth voice throughout the project.

As a Youth Collaborator youhelp design the look and feel of the programme, create content, and help run community events.

• You must be aged 14-25 years of age and live in Ipswich is the areas above
• You must havea genuine interest in where you live.
• No other experience is needed as full training, support and travel costs are all provided
• In return you will be paid a salary for your contribution

If you would like to be involved in how the funding can be spent on your local area, apply now by completing the attached form

The closing date for this job offer is on 31/07/2026

This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk

West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.