London Violence Reduction Unit
Young People's Action Group (YPAG)
Year 12-13, 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, Final Year
Deadline 24 May 2026
Public Sector
Overview
Young Londoners aged 16–24 sit on the Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit advisory group, shaping policies and representing young people on issues around safety and violence reduction in the capital.
Around two evening sessions per week plus additional availability during school holidays. You work alongside decision-makers and influence real policy decisions inside City Hall.
Paid (rate set by the VRU).
Aged 16–24. Must live in a London borough for the next two years. Open to school, college and university students. CV is not assessed as part of the application.
Application via the London.gov.uk form. No CV — application focuses on lived experience and motivation.
Rare paid civic-leadership seat: your voice directly shapes London-wide policy on knife crime, youth safety and community investment.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.
