Paid work that pays back
UK Year of Service unlocks the power of the next generation to help solve some of our toughest challenges, putting them into paid positions of work and helping communities where the needs are greatest.
Paid work that pays back
UK Year of Service unlocks the power of the next generation to help solve some of our toughest challenges, putting them into paid positions of work and helping communities where the needs are greatest.
UK Year of Service
Our placements are in service of communities throughout the UK, where needs are greatest.
'Our School Service Leaders who completed their UK Year of Service with City Year UK have been invaluable in providing mentoring and coaching support, helping our students to re-engage in their learning and recover from interrupted education as a result of COVID-19.'
Dave Jenks,
Assistant Principal i/c KS3, Ormiston Forge Academy
'The government already spends large sums of public money on remedial action, when early investment in the life chances of young people would not only benefit them but save expenditure down the line. There is a chance here to reframe when and how we spend that money by investing in the UK Year of Service, strengthening the offer to young people with training and enrichment, and as an important step on their civic journey'.
Rt. Hon. the Lord Blunkett
“I would recommend any other business to seriously think about hiring through the UK Year of Service/Kickstart programme. We have now employed 3 young people through the program and have never had anything but praise from our clients.”
Express Coaching Sevices
“I would recommend any other business to seriously think about hiring through the UK Year of Service/Kickstart programme. We have now employed 3 young people through the program and have never had anything but praise from our clients.”
Force of Nature
[Her] enthusiasm and knowledge of the game has made a powerful impact on getting more children involved in cricket. As a Cornwall Cricket Women's team player,[she] is a fantastic role model for children to look up and aspire towards. [Her] project to get more women and girls involved in cricket - with focus on women and girls who're already involved in other sports - has shown that women and girls are now actively involved in cricket as a direct result.
Cornwall Cricket Club
Want to turn your passion into action?
UK Year of Service offers a way to put your skills and beliefs to work, making a difference to communities across the country: it’s paid work that pays back.
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Apply for a placement that inspires you
UK Year of Service offers a range of projects doing different kinds of work. We aim to match you and your skills to projects that inspire you and you can contribute to the most. Each project is developed by one of our Placement Partners, where you will be fully employed as a UK Year of Service member for the duration.
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Receive meaningful employment
Once you’re matched with a programme, you’ll receive a real living wage annual equivalent to the time you spend in service. Projects currently average 9 to 11 months in length, with 30-35 hours work a week. This includes up to 5 hours of weekly training and other boosts to your CV.
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Be part of something bigger
As part of a national UK Year of Service task force, you will be helping rebuild and strengthen communities where the needs are greatest. The UK Year of Service network will support you every step of the way and beyond. “I did my UK Year of Service” says to future employers that you’ve shown resilience and commitment to serve yourself by serving others, highlighting your skills and values.
We have
Worked with over 400 18-24 year olds in every region across the UK in partnership with over 75 employers including British Red Cross, English Football League Trust and Muslim Charities Forum. Data from this pilot has shown:
• We reach those who need us: over 50% of our members were on Universal Credit
• We get participants into Employment, Education or Training:
Pre programme: 36% of participants were EET
Post programme: 88% of participant were EET
Pre programme: 36% of participants were EET
Post programme: 88% of participant were EET
• Beneficiary organisations see their work expanded and improved by the participants' work. Check out our Testimonials page to hear how.
We need
Government support to scale the pilot programme and genuine partnership with policymakers who wish to use UK Year of Service as a tool to help eradicate youth unemployment and boost civic engagement in their area.
We are
Harnessing the strength of the next generation to take on the toughest challenges in the UK’s local communities, with a paid year of service. We are getting young people ready for a brighter future they’ve helped to build.
UK Year of Service has been making its case to politicians for support. Last year, we ran a panel event and rountable with the Onward thinktank.
UK Year of Service puts the next generation in paid jobs serving the UK’s local communities most in need.
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