Opportunities in and near Milton Keynes

Welcome visitors to College Lake Nature Reserve from its visitor centre and kiosk, sharing information about walks, activities, events and wildlife. Bring a friendly manner rather than expert knowledge, and volunteer for at least one half-day shift a month, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Curious how local decisions really happen? Join Luton Borough Council's work experience to explore local government, build communication and research skills, learn about law and democracy, and boost your CV while working with real civic teams.

Speak directly with university staff at a UCAS exhibition to explore courses, student life and your options after school or college. Booking is required in advance to attend.

Get hands-on with wildlife and seasonal activities at a nature reserve, building your knowledge of conservation, science and bushcraft. Learn to use tools safely during monthly Saturday sessions; the club is for children only.

Explore campus and town tours, join subject sessions and speak directly with academic staff and current students. Drop into talks and stands on accommodation, finance and support, with free transport from selected nearby cities.

Tour Buckingham’s campus for 45-60 minutes with a Student Ambassador who can answer your questions about studying and student life. Where possible, you’ll be matched with someone studying your chosen subject and shown relevant teaching, study and social spaces across three campus sites.

Clean, identify and sort artefacts with a finds team, then explore geomatics, heritage consultancy, illustration and reconstruction in hands-on workshops. No experience is needed, and you’ll be paired with a staff mentor throughout your placement.

Spend 2 to 5 days observing healthcare staff in a real setting, with placements supervised by people already working there. Explore services from physiotherapy and speech and language therapy to catering, portering and community hospital wards - watching and learning rather than doing hands-on clinical work.

Explore evidence-based knowledge of dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and autism, then test media and research against real-world community contexts. Learn from university students and professionals, and build advocacy, teamwork and public-speaking skills through group problem-solving presentations. Complete the programme to earn a Certificate of Participation.

Complete paid work experience placements during school holidays, alongside up to two weeks of employability training and workshops. You’ll also get a business mentor who supports you through the programme and beyond, with industry-specific streams including tech, STEM and finance.

Join online interactive academic workshops led by graduate researchers, exploring history, classics, politics, philosophy and English literature. Hear expert presentations, ask questions and broaden your super-curricular knowledge to support university applications. Sessions are free to attend and are recorded and uploaded afterwards.

Join online interactive workshops led by university graduates that introduce research-linked topics beyond the curriculum. Explore aerospace, quantum gravity, wind and mining engineering through Q&A and hands-on discussion. These free talks are recorded for later viewing.

Join short online workshops led by graduates who introduce research-linked topics beyond the curriculum. Explore foundations of neural networks, quantum computing, Linux and more, ask questions in live Q&As, and access recordings from past talks afterwards.

Explore how business process, operations, HR and technology teams tackle real-world challenges, with quizzes and interactive activities to put your learning into practice. Work at your own pace, then finish with a certificate and skills chart for your CV.

A free online webinar breaks down how to start, what to include, how to structure your personal statement and what admissions staff look for. Bring your questions to the end and join from home.

Create an original, human-made artwork imagining a better future for the planet, using any medium from sculpture or stitching to graphics and photo montage. Winners could see their work displayed on ad spaces across the UK, with prizes including gift cards and cash for schools.

Join live Zoom talks and Q&As on Cambridge admissions, university and subject choices, designed for Year 11 and Year 12 students considering competitive universities. Register for the session you want; sessions aren’t recorded.

Explore speech and language therapy, nursing, orthoptics and pharmacy through subject tasters, then spend three days at a residential summer school. Meet Sheffield undergraduates and academic staff, and get Year 13 support with UCAS applications, personal statements and interview practice.

Compose music inspired by an image, poem or quotation, using anything from software to voice. Submit an MP3 of up to four minutes; winners receive a £50 voucher and an invitation to a workshop day at Robinson College, Cambridge.

Explore how M&A lawyers advise on major business deals from the start of their careers in this live online session. Hear a Senior Counsel and Trainee unpack auction processes, key-term negotiations and the specialists who help complete deals.