FUTURE VOICES PODCAST

THE SUMMER SESSIONS 2025

Project Sandbox

Developing digital and creative skills for neurodivergent & disabled young people and adults in your community

Project Sandbox

Is the podcasting and broadcasting arm of Inclusive Change at Work CIC, a social enterprise dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent communities.

Specialising in podcast and radio production, Project Sandbox focuses on amplifying authentic voices and stories, with a strong emphasis on neurodiversity and creative empowerment.

We offer hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience in digital media—helping people gain the skills and confidence to tell their stories and shape their futures.

Introducing Future Voices

Future Voices is our latest podcast production project - a youth-led, 2025 summer programme for neurodivergent and disabled young people aged 16–24 in the Emersons Green area.

Over the course of four weekly sessions during the 2025 summer holidays, participants will work together to create a two-part podcast series exploring

career pathways, community voices, and themes that matter most to them.

Our Latest Broadcasting Project

Future Voices is a youth-led podcast production project offering a creative summer activity for Neurodivergent young adults (aged 16–24 years) in Emersons Green.

Across four weekly sessions during the summer holidays, participants will develop digital storytelling and media skills by creating a two-part podcast series exploring career pathways with local businesses and themes relevant to their lives and future.

We will use our mobile podcast studio at Emersons Green Village Hall to create a safe, engaging and skill-building space.

Throughout this series, up to ten young adults will work collaboratively to plan, research, interview and record podcast content, guided by experienced facilitators.

Final episodes will be edited and released on major streaming platforms.

We want you to get involved with us and this exciting initiative!

We are looking for ten neurodivergent volunteers aged between 16 and 24, who live in the Emersons Green or surrounding areas, who want to get involved, learn new skills, collaborate with local businesses, and build up your transferrable skills for future careers.

You don't need a diagnosis to apply. We welcome applications from any young person if you think you would benefit from working in a neuro-inclusive team.

Who?

Young people who identify as neurodivergent or disabled
Aged 16 - 24
Living in Emersons Green or surrounding areas
Interested in creative media or want to try something new

If you don't think you meet all the criteria but would like to apply - just apply anyway!

Where?

Emersons Green Village Hall

BS16 7AP

When?

Weds 30th July
Weds 6th August
Fri 15th August
Weds 20th August

Each session will be 10am - 2pm

You can apply if you can make at least 3 of the sessions

Registration now open for volunteers to apply

Register your interest in volunteering for our latest Project Sandbox podcasting project - Future Voices, in Emersons Green Village Hall.

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Age of volunteer *

16-18

19-24

If aged 16-18, please provide the contact details of a parent or guardian.

Parent/Carer Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Tell us why do you want to join The Summer Sessions

By checking this box, I consent to receive emails and text messages from Inclusive Change at Work CIC and Emersons Green Town Council.

We will text you to remind you of a meeting or appointment or to let you know to check your emails.

Our messages may include appointment reminders, information about Project Sandbox workshops or how to get involved in other projects from Inclusive Change At Work CIC.

We will not share your information to third parties without your permission.

Want to get involved?

It's as easy as submitting a form!

Check that you are available for the dates listed above, and that you are accessible to Emersons Green Village Hall.

Take a moment to fill in our short form to register as a potential volunteer for this podcasting project.

Dont forget to tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to join The Summer Sessions.

If you are aged 16-18, we will need permission from your parent/guardian.

Please provide their details so we can contact them.

Closing date for applications is Saturday 5th July.

What will happen after you apply?

When you apply you will receive confirmation via email and text that your application has been submitted.

Closing date for applications is Saturday 5th July.

After that date the Project Sandbox Team will take a look at all our applications.

We will contact everyone

We may ask you to meet us online for an informal chat. This isn't an interview but will be a chance for you to ask us questions or tell us what you are interested in achieving.

We will ask you before this meeting if you would like any support or adjustments to attend the meeting.

If you are successful in getting a spot in The Summer Sessions we will ask you how we can make adjustments or support you at the sessions. This is all part of our commitment to neurodiversity and disability.