“Promoting and inspiring young talent from all backgrounds to engage in the politics and civil society strengthens political participation and our democratic process. The Patchwork Foundation is due enormous credit for their work in encouraging the positive integration of underrepresented communities and I am pleased to have been able to support the Foundation over the years as they have grown from strength to strength.”
You can read more about our summer internship with the Labour Party below, or about all our internships here.
The Labour Party will be running a six-week summer paid internship in partnership with the Patchwork Foundation for 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of politics, gain work experience, and learn more about how the Labour Party is run. Throughout your time with the Labour Party, you will be supported through training and development to help you enter the world of politics.
This programme is a diversity internship, designed to ensure the equal representation of all demographics in politics. This scheme is designed for individuals who face societal barriers to engaging with politics, specifically focusing on individuals who come from ethnic minorities or lower socio-economic backgrounds. In addition, this is a national scheme, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates from across all of Great Britain. Successful candidates will be supported with travel and accommodation costs to enable them to undertake the internship.
We are looking for candidates who are interested in exploring the opportunities a career working in politics provides. Whilst experience of political activism in the Labour movement is helpful, the programme is primarily directed at people who have no experience at a national level. This programme is for individuals who have a passion for politics and align with the values of the Labour Party.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]