National Paralympic Heritage Trust Work Placements

The National Paralympic Heritage Trust offers inclusive work placement opportunities for young disabled people who want to build confidence, learn new skills and gain experience of a real working environment. Placements are tailored to individual needs, with the Trust working closely with the young person and their educational setting to agree suitable support and adjustments.

Participants can take part in practical activities across a range of areas, including design, research, communications, collections care and event support. The placement is designed to help young people develop transferable skills, understand workplace routines, improve employability and learn more about the heritage sector and local history.

Placements are flexible and typically involve coming in once a week for around one or two hours. The Trust can cover reasonable travel expenses, and participants receive a certificate and reference at the end of the placement.

The application process includes an expression of interest form followed by an informal discussion with the team.