We are looking for some new friendly volunteers for our weekly youth club.
Weekly youth club sessions take place at our centre for young people aged 11-13 from 6pm-8pm and 13-25 from 6pm-10pm, every Friday. It is staffed by two paid youth workers plus several volunteers. The youth club is full of equipment - Pool table, Xbox, large connect 4, TV, DVD player, football table, air hockey table, and a chill out area. Each week our session has a theme to keep the sessions fun and exciting.
To help deliver our weekly youth club for young people with Down syndrome aged 11+.
To interact with the young people, to encourage them to engage with activities and socialise amongst themselves appropriately.
To oversee the safety of the people in attendance, by ensuring correct use of equipment and safe interpersonal interaction.
Training in behaviour management, safeguarding and appropriate touch is compulsory and will be provided.
A Touch Policy will be provided for you to read in addition to the policies in this handbook
Skills
Team work, communication, compassion, patience, reliability, experience working with young people and/or people with disabilities.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Application Process
- Application Form
- Informal Discussion
- References
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
Our youth club runs every Friday evening 6pm - 10pm
Location
The Pamela Sunter Centre
2 Whitley Street
Bingley
BD16 4JH
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