Become a Gap-year Student

If you’re 18-25 years old and have a gap in your life, consider becoming a Gapper at Salmon! Maybe you’ve just finished school or college and have no idea where to go next, or you would like to pursue a career in youth work but don’t know how to get there…

As a Gapper you would spend 35 hours a week at Salmon for up to nine months, studying for a qualification (e.g. Foundation Studies in Youth Work) and gaining invaluable experience in youth work. Alongside this you will be offered a myriad of qualifications and training; for example AQAs, FA Level One, Duke of Edinburgh Award, training in music, rock-climbing, trampolining etc.

Gappers are part of the staff team at Salmon so you would also be expected to attend relevant meetings, fill in time-sheets and cover reception some lunch times – all part of gaining a rounded experience of life in the workplace!