PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Let every young mind, neurodiverse or not, volunteer using Apprenticeship Levy
Uni wasn't for me, work was, Change the law so Apprenticeship Levy can support short, structured youth volunteering (incl neurodiverse) via a 3-month HMRCapproved scheme with optional top-up payments, minimum wage protected, and a national volunteer register with tough fines for non-registration
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
Too many young people, especially neurodivergent ones, are inactive not by choice but because they cannot access short, structured volunteering. There is a gap between school, university and apprenticeships. Using the Apprenticeship Levy for safe, registered volunteering in real workplaces, from hospitality to care, would harness ADHD energy, autistic focus and unlock skills, confidence and contribution. Young people deserve this chance.