Thurrock Youth Service works with young people in the period of their transition from dependence to independence by offering a wide-ranging curriculum that facilitates personal and social development and enables young people to gain a voice, influence and place in society. Help with job seeking and interview skills, personal support and advocacy all form part of this programme. In addition to the Year 11 Alternative Education programme Thurrock Youth Service has an established relationship with Thurrock Secondary and Special schools. The content of youth club sessions is determined by the young people and youth workers at the centre, in this way programmes are tailored to meet the local needs of young people where young people are partners in the development of the curriculum.
Youth centres have member's forums and committees who decide what activities are undertaken.
The youth service also undertakes regular research amongst young people that informs its work. Multi Agency work and support for the Voluntary Sector Thurrock Youth Service is committed to supporting the voluntary sector through funding and professional support including access to training opportunities.