Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for January below.
Join the IW Story Festival Board of Trustees
The trustees of the IW Story Festival would love for young people have a say in the future of its successful festival (which takes place every February half term) and schools programme (which takes place in June), so are looking for a young person (aged 18-25) to join their board.
As a trustee, you will get to help shape the future strategy of the charity, ensuring it is relevant to children and young people living on the Isle of Wight today. Experience as a trustee is not needed, they are just looking for someone who is passionate about young people on the Isle of Wight having access to creativity and stories of all kinds. It might be a good opportunity for someone interested in a career in the creative sector to gain some experience.
Trustees meet in the evening approximately every two months, in central Newport. The position is voluntary, but reasonable expenses (e.g. for travel) can be paid.
You can find out more, without any commitment, by emailing iwstoryfesttrustees@gmail.com
Get involved with New Carnivals Youth Project
After a short break over Christmas and New Year, New Carnival’s youth project ‘Isle of Creativity’ is back for another fun-filled year in 2025! To kick it off, they will be holding a 2025 Vision Setting Session on the 30th January.
Come along to plan, set, and discuss your creative goals for the upcoming year. You’ll be designing and decorating your very own Bingo Grid’s filled with plans/wishes/predictions for 2025. You will also be discussing the brand new sustainable fashion project, working towards a big cat walk production in May!
Contact patsie@newcarnival.co.uk to find out more and book your free space.
Mike Howley Trust 2025 Funding Round Opens Soon
A new round of Mike Howley Trust funding will be open for applications from Monday 20th January 2025! This funding is available for 18-30 year old creatives on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills in music, dance, theatre/film, or writing. Funding can be used towards training, coaching, recording, rehearsal space, staging, publishing, instruments, equipment, conference fees/travel/hotel, legal fees, etc. Awards of £500, £1000, and £1500 are available.
For funding information & application guidelines, please visit the Quay Arts website. Deadline to apply: Monday 17 February, midnight.
FREE Movie Screening
Did you know that the 1985 film Back to the Future is 40 years old this year? Great scott! To celebrate, Brave Island has booked Ventnor Arts Club for an exclusive screening just for members of Brave Island. If you haven’t been before, the Arts Club is a converted 1920’s bank in Ventnor town centre, which is kitted out as a small cinema perfect for viewing your favourite films on the big screen! Sign up to with friends or come alone and meet new people, the perfect night out the house in January.
Click here to find out more and sign up now.
Brand New Work Placements are now Live
Since Brave Island launched four years ago, we’ve consistently heard that you want more work opportunities. Whether you’re looking to gain valuable experience for future careers, explore roles you hadn’t considered before, or find that crucial entry point into an industry you love, we’ve got an update for you! We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with a range of different partners to bring over 30 work experience placements to Brave Island, which will all be taking place over the next two years.
You can find the first three placements on our site right now, so check them out below and, if interested, be sure to apply before the deadline on the 16th February.
National Trust Ranger Placement
