YOUTH HUB / LEADERSHIP & CAREERS
🌟 Leadership & Careers
Creativity doesn’t have to stop at a hobby, it can shape your future. At The Vale, we help young people step into leadership, gain new skills, and build real pathways into creative careers.
Our leadership opportunities include:
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Leadership Programmes — grow your skills in leading workshops, supporting groups, or managing projects.
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Mentoring & Training — get one-to-one guidance to help you build confidence and take your next step.
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Work Experience — try out real roles in the arts, gain hands-on experience, and learn how creative careers work.
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Paid Roles — some young people go on to perform, lead sessions, or work as part of our team.
Many of our current team began as young people in sessions, volunteering, and then moving into paid roles. Whatever your starting point, there’s a pathway for you to grow.
✨ What you’ll gain
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Confidence in leading and sharing ideas
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Experience that looks great on CVs and UCAS applications
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Skills in teamwork, communication and project delivery
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Opportunities to perform, produce, or lead your own projects
👉 Interested? Register your interest to start your leadership journey.
Volunteer with us
Be part of the team! Volunteering at The Vale is a chance to support events, help run sessions, and gain experience while making a difference. You’ll meet new people, learn new skills and play a vital role in our creative community.
Leadership Programmes
Step up and lead. Our leadership programmes help you develop confidence, take on responsibility and shape creative projects. You’ll be supported every step of the way as you grow into a leader.
Work Experience
Curious about what happens behind the scenes? Our work experience placements let you try out real roles in the arts — from supporting workshops to helping produce shows. It’s a hands-on way to explore future career paths.
Mentoring & Training
Get one-to-one support from experienced artists and youth leaders. Our mentoring and training opportunities are designed to help you build skills, discover your strengths and take your next step.
