Get involved
Find your role with YDLC.
There is more than one way to take part. Four pathways — each with a clear next step and honest expectations.
Programme participation is not currently open
Programme participation is not currently open. Follow YDLC's programme updates for future opportunities. The other pathways below — volunteer, mentor, and partner — remain available.
Four pathways
How you can take part.
01
Participate
- What you can contribute
- Take part in YDLC programmes and activities when available.
- What YDLC expects
- Genuine engagement and respect for safeguarding and participation expectations.
- What you can expect
- A clear programme structure, honest expectations, and a safe environment.
- Next step
- Browse programmes and apply to the one that fits your goals.
02
Volunteer
- What you can contribute
- Contribute time, skills, operational support, or community knowledge.
- What YDLC expects
- A real time commitment and safeguarding training for any youth-facing role.
- What you can expect
- A defined role, orientation, and a team that respects your contribution.
- Next step
- Apply → screening call → onboarding, with safeguarding training where required.
03
Mentor
- What you can contribute
- Share experience and support learning and leadership development where appropriate.
- What YDLC expects
- Regular sessions, a background check, orientation, and safeguarding training.
- What you can expect
- A structured framework, matched participants, and clear support from YDLC staff.
- Next step
- Apply → screening → orientation → safeguarding training → staff-matched.
04
Partner
- What you can contribute
- Work with YDLC through institutional, community, knowledge, resource, programme, or funding relationships.
- What YDLC expects
- Clear goals, agreed roles, and accountable practice.
- What you can expect
- A scoped partnership, honest reporting, and a collaborative relationship.
- Next step
- A conversation, then a simple written agreement.
Still deciding?
Tell us about your interests.
If you are unsure which pathway fits, contact YDLC and we will help you find the right one.