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We would be nothing without our amazing Building Self-Belief team. Take a look at the vacancies available and join our team pushing for positive change within our community!

We're hiring! Level 6 Degree Apprentiship in Youth and Community Work

Join our team as a Level 6 Degree Apprentice in Youth and Community Work (BAHons)

Building Self-Belief has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate! We are inviting  applications for a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in partnership with the University of  Sunderland, a three-year course resulting in a BA Hons in Youth and Community Work, with the potential for full employment afterwards. Such an opportunity means there are  NO student fees and employment while you study. 

If you are interested in applying, send a cover letter and a CV to christine.thomas@buildingselfbelief.org

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 24th August 2025 by 5.00pm

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For further information about the Integrated degree Apprenticeship in Youth Work  or The University of Sunderland, please contact: wendy.gill@sunderland.ac.uk


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Benfieldside Community Garden

Benfieldside Community Garden is a fabulous space and we need your help to return it to its former glory. We want to involve as many of the community as we can in redesigning and organising this amazing garden. 

If you would like to volunteer, complete the online form. 

If you are a company who could spare us some staff for the day, please get in touch.

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Know Your Neighbourhood

Through the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, our mission is to train and give volunteering experiences to a whole host of people in our community. We have youth clubs and pop up events planned, and we need as many people as possible to train as volunteers and come along and support us. Our long term aim is to combat loneliness in Consett.

If you would like to join us, complete the online form and we will be in touch!

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