This new opportunity is open to students over 16 who have an interest in politics and would like to learn more about what it is like to be a Member of Parliament.
Dates
The programme will run from Monday 3rd April until Thursday 6th April 2023, timings on each day will vary and a schedule will be provided successful applicants.
To Apply
To apply please send a short written statement on to peter.gibson.mp@parliament.uk with 'Work Experience' as the subject:
- Who you are
- Which educational establishment you attend
- Which courses you are studying
- Why you are interested in the work of a Member of Parliament’s office
The deadline for applications is Sunday 19th March at 5pm.
In order to take part you will need to have reached your sixteenth birthday at the time your work experience commences. You do not have to live in the Darlington constituency to apply. All applicants must be UK residents.
You will be asked to provide your address, and an emergency contact.
If you have any access requirements please do let us know.
What to expect...
Successful candidates will spend time in my constituency office and out and about in Darlington. You will be given the opportunity to take part in a range of activities that give a flavour of how a Member of Parliament works on behalf of their constituents in and around the constituency.
You will get involved in a variety of activities, discussions, and tasks throughout the programme. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting with constituency casework
- Q&A sessions
- Canvassing
- Learn about the political processes
- MP day to day activities
- Conversations with Peter and his office staff
- Engage with members of the public on political matters
- Discuss local and national policy
- Meet likeminded individuals
Work experience is always unpaid. Although some tasks may be set to give a real-world idea of the work of a Member of Parliament’s office, hosting a work experience student is an additional load on my staff. If the cost of travel or purchasing food during the work experience period is likely to be a challenge due to hardship, please flag this at the time of applying and we may be able to help you approach your school, college, local authority or other bodies who may be able to help.
Overall, this promises to be an engaging, insightful and enjoyable opportunity. It will also provide you with valuable skills to pursue a range of career paths, whether that be political or not.