The Risers Programme
work experience for young people seeking asylum
Risers and mentors at Canada Water Market
About the Risers Programme
The programme provides support for young people seeking asylum aged 16-24. It is designed to help our young people to gain UK work experience by working as Market Stall Assistants. The programme includes employability training sessions and 1:1 mentoring to help participants gain transferable skills, grow their networks and be better prepared to gain employment when they receive refugee status.
The programme runs in both London and Brighton every 3 months.
“The whole experience gave me more confidence as I’ve seen I can do things that I didn’t think I could do.”
Why become a Riser?
Young people who take part in the programme will:
Gain 2 months of work experience at one of our market stalls (all food and transport expenses paid for)
Receive training to help you apply for jobs after the programme including CV writing and interview skills
Learn new skills that can go on your CV
Improve your confidence & English skills in a fun and social way
Make friends and be part of a fun community with regular social events like day trips and sports events
Receive support from a trained mentor to help explore your future plans and career options
Get a certificate at the end of the programme
Join our programmes
London
If you would like to apply to our London Risers Programme, click below. If you know of someone who would benefit from the programme or have any queries, contact Josie on 07518444973.
Brighton
If you would like to apply to our Brighton Risers Programme, click below. If you know of someone who would benefit from the programme or have any queries contact Becca on 07754 830846.
Interested in becoming a mentor?
We are always looking for volunteer mentors in London and Brighton who can help our Risers to improve their communication and confidence, build social networks and access employment and volunteering opportunities. You don’t need any previous mentoring experience, just to live in London or Brighton, have experience working in the UK and be passionate about helping young people to thrive!