Future Voices Group Ambassadors Program 2026

🏢 About the Program

The Youth Futures Foundation – Future Voices Group Ambassadors Program 2026 is designed for young people aged 18–24 living in England. This program provides opportunities to influence policy, employers, and decision-makers on youth employment issues. Ambassadors act as advisors, storytellers, and representatives for young people facing barriers to work.

💰 Benefits

• £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage)
• 10 hours per month (with potential for additional hours)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is keen to recruit young people who have experience of or identify with any of the following:

• Taking a vocational pathway to work (i.e., not university)
• Currently undertaking a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship
• Receiving Universal Credit/benefits or engaging with the Jobcentre
• Experience in the care system (having been ‘in care’, sometimes called being ‘looked after’)
• Experience in the justice system (interactions with police, courts, prison, or probation services)
• Facing discrimination when trying to find work based on race or ethnicity
• Being autistic
• Having a learning disability or learning difficulties
• Having a mental health condition
• Having a long-term health condition

Additional Considerations

Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals:

• From ethnically minoritised backgrounds, especially those of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Black Caribbean, or Black African heritage
• With refugee or asylum seeker status

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: Sunday, 22 February 2026
• Complete the short application form.
• You can apply in the format that best suits you: written, video recording, or voice note.
• For questions, email: youthinclusion@youthfuturesfoundation.org.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted for a one-hour group meeting with other applicants on Zoom (between 25 February and 6 March).
   • The meeting will be a supportive, informal discussion where you’ll learn more about the program, share your experiences and ideas, and ask questions.
2. Accessibility: If you have accessibility needs or require adjustments, please let the team know so they can provide support.

📌 Application Deadline

22 February 2026

🔗 Application Portal

View details of the program on the Youth Futures Foundation website.

Apply directly via the application form.

For further inquiries, contact youthinclusion@youthfuturesfoundation.org.

• £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage), 10 hours per month (with potential for additional hours)