Rebecca offers work experience and occasional internships for constituents in South West Devon. You must be at least 16 at the time of applying. No experience is necessary. Please email the office to apply - [email protected]
No week in Parliament is the same so each work experience student or intern will have their own unique experience! Tasks you might carry out during your work experience with Rebecca:
- Attend Parliamentary debates, committees and proceedings
- Carry out policy research
- Ghost write articles, press releases, posts etc.
- Package media briefings
- Produce graphics for social media
- Shadow meetings
- Support caseworker research
- Plus any ideas you have!
Speaking on her work experience scheme, Rebecca reflected:
I know how challenging it is to get start your career off the ground. I did not grow up in a political family and Westminster felt a long way from home in Devon. When Sir Gary Streeter, the previous MP for South West Devon, offered me work experience in his office it opened doors which I never knew existed. I hope this I can make a small difference in young people's careers by offering a regular programme of work experience.
Hear from previous interns in Rebecca's office...
Eve:
I am incredibly grateful to Rebecca and her team for giving me the opportunity to learn the inner workings of an MP's office. I gained hands-on experience across a variety of tasks, from drafting press releases to conducting constituent casework research. I was also fortunate to accompany Rebecca on site visits, meeting local constituents and witnessing first-hand the impact of her work.
Her approachable and inspiring nature, along with the way she engages with the community, has been a powerful learning tool for me. The experience has been invaluable in bridging the gap between graduating and joining the professional world, enhancing both my confidence and CV.
Kalista:
I was thrilled when I first received the email informing me I would be joining Rebecca in her London office for the week. This week has given me endless and exciting opportunities - educating me on the inner-workings of our parliamentary democracy and the importance of an effective local MP. Rebecca entrusted me with meaningful tasks that allowed me to build skills and gain professional experience.
As someone who would like to study politics at university, this experience has been like no other. Rebecca's welcoming team helped me settle in quickly and feel like a valued part of the group. I definitely recommend applying for this opportunity for those interested in politics. I will never forget this week and the opportunities I gained with it.
Josh:
I am always looking for new opportunities and experiences that might influence my later working life. This is why I am forever grateful to Rebecca and her team of wonderful people for offering me this opportunity and allowing me to experience a variety of different everyday work tasks, such as social media writing, and also allowing me to experience many parliamentary debates, committee meetings and tasks for the everyday life of an MP.
Rebecca and her team's friendly and approachable nature made me feel comfortable when asking questions, making it easier to learn and gather new information. This has helped me gain a further sense of what I want to do as a career and has also inspired me to have more of her hard working desires and aspirations to do the best for her constituency and the people around her.
Alexa:
Spending the week in Westminster for my work experience placement was an unforgettable experience, which I am incredibly grateful for. I attended parliamentary debates, committee meetings, researched current parliamentary topics of debate, took a tour around the Houses of Parliament, helped to create social media captions, and spoke to so many people about their job roles. My experience was unlike anything I have ever done before, and I have walked away from the week with a greater knowledge of politics, amazing memories, and something unique to add to my CV.
Rebecca and her fantastic team have made me feel comfortable at all times, so I recommend this opportunity to anyone who is studying/ thinking of studying politics, or simply just anybody who is exploring possible career options like myself, to understand what being an MP or a part of their team is truly like!
Jacob:
I’ve always been keen in politics, I’ve watched a lot of it online and to actually experience it in person is something out of this world! I did many different activities to shadowing committees, watching parliamentary debates, helping with social media and spending time with Rebecca and her team! It’s a great experience and I do encourage other people my age to experience this opportunity! I then walk away with memories that I will never forget and something excellent to put on my CV! Rebecca and her team have made me feel so welcome and answered every question I had, and we even got photos! It’s really boosted my confidence by meeting other politicians, making new friends and doing something I’m passionate about! I’m very glad to have Rebecca as my MP! And I do wish to meet her and her team again!
