Wolverhampton City Of Youth Culture: Call for Community Peer Researchers – now closed

CALL FOR COMMUNITY PEER RESEARCHERS:
TRANSFORMING YOUTH CULTURE IN WOLVERHAMPTON.

Be part of a three-year initiative to enhance cultural opportunities for young people, contributing to their long-term success in the city. Help us understand the project’s impact on their future.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO
– Meet new people & engage more with your community & arts & culture in the City.
– Learn new skills & get paid to do community research.
– Expand your networks & share your skills, in Wolverhampton & beyond.
– Amplify your own voice & the voice of your community.

We will provide free training in accessible locations, fair payment, travel expenses, and full support throughout the project (until autumn 2025).

THE PROJECT
In August 2023, Newhampton Arts Centre and partners received £846,940 from Arts Council England for a three-year program, totaling £996,000. The Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture initiative, led by the University of Wolverhampton’s Institute for Community Research and Development, aims to enhance cultural opportunities for young people in the city over three years. The program aligns with a broader goal of improving youth life chances, and peer researchers will contribute to the evaluation.

WHO CAN GET INVOLVED
We welcome individuals from all communities in Wolverhampton, regardless of ethnicity, background and age, we actively encourage applications from young people. Closing date for applications is 29th February.

FIND OUT MORE & APPLY:
For any more information or to apply please contact James Rees at ICRD@wlv.ac.uk