Youth Support Volunteers – Wyre

Youth Support Volunteers – Wyre

Do you want to make a difference to your local community?

If you have a few hours to spare each week and are able to volunteer, this would be a great opportunity to consider. We are seeking volunteers to assist under supervision of a member of staff, to help those who access our services.

Overview of Service

The Children and Family Wellbeing Service offers support to children, young people and families age 0-19+years, (0-25 Years for SEND) and their families. The service identifies as early as possible when a child, young person or family needs support. This role is specifically to support the targeted youth support delivered to young people aged 12-19 years, (0-25 Years for SEND).

We are looking for volunteers for 1 or 2 evenings per week, to support detached/street based provision from 6pm to 9pm in the Fleetwood/Thornton/Cleveleys area.  There may also be an opportunity at Garstang if a volunteer comes from that area.

This opportunity will give a volunteer the chance to:

• Gain experience from volunteering.
• Make a positive difference to a young person.
• Use their creative skills.
• Improve their confidence and self-esteem.

Before applying:

Before applying please speak to a Team Manager, to discuss the role in more detail, find out further information and decide if the role is suitable for you.  Please email:

Brian Wood Team Manager  – Brian.Wood@lancashire.gov.uk

or

Deb Cardwell Team Manager  – Deb.Cardwell@lancashire.gov.uk

Tasks:

All tasks are carried out under the supervision of a member of staff:

• Support and assist staff to make contact with young people, run sessions and activities delivering regular youth provision and/or projects to young people. (This may be in a building or out in the community e.g., streets, parks)
• Support young people to broaden their horizons and get involved in positive activities.
• Help setting up the building for delivery sessions and tidying up afterwards.
• Help with building new skills, confidence, and motivation.
• Engaging with groups for young people.
• Help with supporting young people with additional needs
• Log volunteering hours on computer Better Impact account

Required Qualities:

• Able to initiate and develop relationships with 12- to 19-year-olds and up to 25-year-olds for young people with vulnerabilities based on respect and trust.
• Able to build positive relationships with young people and provide strong role modelling of positive adult behaviours.
• Able to establish boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour.
• Patience and understanding
• Approachable and Friendly
• Non-Judgemental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Trustworthy
• An ability to motivate and inspire others
• Good Communication skills – Good Active Listener
• Reliable and committed to providing long term volunteering support