Application Deadline: 31/05/2026 Hours: N/A Salary: N/A Contract Type: Voluntary
Please note: This opportunity is open on a rolling basis. While the projected closing date is 31/05/2026, we reserve the right to close this opportunity early. There are few spaces available so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Peer Representative placement is an up-to 9 month long opportunity for a ‘hands on’ experience of working with young people in a variety of ways through OTR’s existing projects as well as developing initiatives/ideas of your own. This could include working face-to-face with young people (e.g. through our drop-in Hubs in Bristol and Yate), staffing the enquiry line/answering emails, liaising with parents and professionals, co-facilitating groups and developing new projects and website resources.
In North Somerset, this role could include working face to face with young people in our Portishead and Worle drop-in Hubs, co-facilitating online and face to face groups in schools and community settings, developing new resources, supporting and promoting OTR at community events.
Peer Representatives can use their voice, influence the development, direction and delivery of services, build on their strengths and have an opportunity to lead in a chosen area of work to help create positive change for young people on both individual and structural levels.
Attached is a Opportunity Description & Application form. Within, you'll find more information about the role. If you are interested, please complete the form and return it to Paul Russell at paul@otrbristol.org.uk
If you are interested in this opportunity but there are barriers that may prevent you from applying (e.g. time commitment, travel), please get in touch with paul@otrbristol.org.uk to discuss. OTR wants to break down those barriers if possible!
Job Description:
Peer_Representative_Opportunity_Description.docx
