Opportunities in January 2025
Get involved with paid opportunities with Become and other organisations
Welcome to our monthly blog post packed FULL of opportunities in and outside of Become for YOU to get involved in.
Some opportunities are creative, some help change the system, and some can help you develop your skills. We think all are worthwhile. The choice is up to you.
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Opportunities with Become
Join our #EndTheCareCliff campaign
The campaign group has met a few times virtually and once in person for our campaign stunt.
Email Jo to get involved.
Interested in media opportunities?
Want to gain spokesperson experience in the media? Our brilliant Press & Media Officer Suzy will help build your confidence & suggest media opportunities that may be right for you.
Interested in workshops on higher education?
If you’re thinking about university and want some help with applications, have any questions around accommodation or aren’t sure what course you want to do, sign up to our Uni Ready sessions or our rolling webinar ‘Navigating Higher Education: A guide for care-experienced students’.
Opportunities with other organisations
We love sharing opportunities from across the sector – here are this month’s…
Research study on Everyday Parenting with Care Experience:
- University of Sheffield is conducting research into parenting with care experience
- you can register their interest/ask questions by emailing Dr Shirley Lewis at [email protected].
- find out more.
Brent Community Reporter Training:
- you must be 18+ & a Brent resident
- you will get a voucher to recognise your time commitment.
- apply by Monday 20 January at 5pm
- email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Research study My Story and Me:
- exploring stories told about identity, care experience, mental health and associated support.
- for more info contact Natalie at UCL at [email protected]
- participants will receive £10 for their participation in the interview.
- express your interest on this form.
Free event on support for law students:
- find out from The University of Law, Lawyers who Care and our Propel into Education team
- a Law subject taster session
- for young people aged 16+ and experience of the care system
- sign up for the event on the 22 January in London.
Free 12-session programme across a month:
- Journey 2 Adulthood is a programme that offers care-experienced young people with the skills and resources to prepare for independence.
- April – May, based in Lambeth but open to any care-experienced young person
- travel and lunch expenses are covered
- find out more.
- interested? email [email protected]
Covenant giveaway:
- for care-experienced young people signed up to their Connects Newsletter.
- this month they have partnered with food provider Cook who are providing a week of luxury meals for care leavers.
- closing date January 31.
Event for aspiring solicitors:
- must be care-experienced
- event is 1pm to 4pm on 14 February at Finsbury Circus, London
- find out more.