Work experience
We actively encourage links with local schools and colleges, and regard quality work placements as an important aspect of our community partnership work.
Each summer we welcome up to nine students from local schools for placements lasting for one week. Please note we sometimes have opportunities throughout the rest of the year but this is case by case.
We believe work experience should enable students to:
- Learn and apply new skills
- Interact with adults in the workplace
- Find out about green career options
- Have a positive introduction to the world of work.
Work programmes are planned following student interviews, and are likely to include:
- Shadowing of different officers (may involve some site visits in the Forest)
- Individual projects related to graphic design, press and publicity or website development
- Administration tasks
- Assisting Education Officers and Rangers
- Creating resources for education groups.
How to apply
We ask that students interested in carrying out their work experience with us to email a letter of application and CV, or download and complete our application form, to the Education and Youth team at education@newforestnpa.gov.uk
All applications must give at least six weeks’ notice before they are due to undertake their placement.
