Are you looking for your first role in the youth sector? Do you want to improve your skills in supporting the development and delivery of outdoor activities and youth work programmes while working within a membership organisation?
We are seeking a Cudham Centre Intern, reporting to the Cudham Centre co-ordinator.
Info about the internship:
The internship is part of the Jack Petchey internship programme designed to support roles that make a positive difference to young people. The post holder will be required to take full part in the Jack Petchey Internship Development Programme and the mentoring programme.
More information about Jack Petchey Internships can be found here:- https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/opportunities/internships/
And information about Jack Petchey’s Strategies and Principles can be found here:- https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/news/our-2025-2027-strategy/
The Cudham intern will work alongside the Cudham Co-ordinator, supporting the development and delivery of outdoor activities, training and Woodcraft Folk group programme. The role also includes hands-on work maintaining and preparing the centre for guests.
Activities can include:
- Facilitating and developing regular group programme activities, both at the centre and in the neighbouring community.
- Supporting outreach activities, i.e. Children and young people’s camps, Forest school , training, Group nights and Camps for All.
- Working with volunteers to maintain and prepare the centre for weekly guests.
- Supporting centre decarbonisation and greater understanding of climate resilient approaches to outdoor education.
More information about the role can be found in the Job Description.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 9 th February 2026.
Further information about the role can be found in the attached job description & person specification. To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and a Motivational letter stating:
- Your reason for applying.
- Relevant skills, whether these have been developed through employment, volunteering, or other life experience.
- Your own values and the experience you will bring to the role.
- How this role would support any future career ambitions.
- Anything else you hope to gain from an internship with Woodcraft Folk.
Please send all documents or questions about the role to recruitment@woodcraft.org.uk by the 9th of February 2026 @9am.