Creating Pathways
volunteer or train in industry roles to help shape and diversify the the arts sector
Our Creating Pathways programme gives Young Identity members hands-on opportunities in youth governance, event production, publishing and workshop facilitation, helping them gain real-world experience in the creative industries.
Free TrainingFacilitators
Always wanted to be a facilitator? This is your chance! Participants can take part in our facilitator training, making them eligible to support our core weekly workshops as paid freelancers. You’ll receive hands-on training by shadowing lead facilitators, supporting lessons and getting personalised mentorship, feedback and guidance every step of the way.
How To Apply
To apply, you must be a current or past member of Young Identity. Read the Facilitator Application and email enquiries@youngidentity.org by Sunday 2nd November, midnight with a short description of:
Your interest in facilitation
Any relevant creative experience
How long you’ve been a participant and how it’s influenced your creative practice
Completing this training does not guarantee a facilitation role, but it makes you eligible to be considered for our pool of workshop facilitators. For questions, accessibility needs, or support, email enquiries@youngidentity.org.
Steering Group
As a Steering Group member, you will provide guidance and direction, helping shape our strategic priorities, artistic programming and environmental initiatives. Our Steering Group is made up of active members, ensuring that young people have a voice in how the organisation develops.
Young Producers
Young Producers play a key role in our live events. You’ll help produce and deliver parts of our events and showcases, with support and guidance, and be trusted to make decisions that shape the experience. You’ll also have opportunities to plan, shadow, and receive feedback..
Young Publishers
Young Publishers are a core part of our in-house publishing press No Disclaimers. You will be a editor on the process and help shape and deliver our anthologies, supported throughout the process and trusted to make decisions that influence the final publication.
How to Apply
Interested in one of these roles? You must be a Young Identity member (aged 13-25). Read the outline for your chosen role and fill out the registration form before Sunday 2nd November, midnight to get involved.
For questions, accessibility needs or support, email enquiries@youngidentity.org.
Trustee role
Volunteer RoleWe are always seeking new trustees to join our diverse board of professionals from fields like economics, law, psychology, education, counselling, arts production, community engagement and creative business development, bringing a wealth of expertise, perspectives and lived experiences.
How To Apply
Download and review our trustee pack and submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest to enquiries@youngidentity.org. Alternatively, you can send a video (up to 2 minutes) in place of the letter. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.