LGBT+ Community Engagement Volunteer

As our LGBT+ Community Engagement Volunteer, you will support the lead facilitator to run inclusive and creative employability workshops that support LGBT+ young adults (aged 18-30) to build confidence, develop soft skills, and strengthen social connections with fellow peers. 

You will help create a welcoming, supportive environment where our services users feel safe enough to express themselves, establish a sense of belonging, and engage in creative learning. 

You will be working collaboratively with other team members of Blossom to play a key role in delivering engaging, accessible sessions that center community, creativity, and both personal and professional growth.

You will also be offered the opportunity to get involved with further “Train the Trainer” sessions to develop your own skills to help strengthen your facilitation and leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Workshop Delivery

•Support the lead facilitator with running the workshops (e.g. using creative methods to develop essential employability skills) based on the brief by the Head of Programmes & Services.

•Create a welcoming, inclusive, and neurodiverse-friendly environment

•Support participants to engage, connect, and build confidence

•Encourage open and respectful communication

Session Setup & Support

•Support the lead faciliator to set up and pack down workshop activities and materials

•Maintain a clean, safe, and organised space

•Ensure resources are used safely and kept in good condition

•Completing evaluation assessments and record keeping

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

•Support the safety and wellbeing of all of our service users

•Raise any safeguarding concerns in line with procedures

•Provide appropriate support and signposting where needed

Planning & Collaboration

•Share ideas for future workshop ideas based on the response and engagement from the service users

What skills do I need?

• Care about supporting LGBT+ young adults (aged 18-30) and creating inclusive spaces
• Feel confident, approachable, and able to adapt to different people
• Take initiative and work well as part of a team
• Organised and able to manage tasks and resources
• Desirable but not essential: experience in youth work, community work, or creative workshops

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in. You don’t need lots of experience — attitude and passion matters most.  As part of your application, please tell us what interests you about being an LGBT+ Community Engagement Volunteer and why you think you're a good fit for the role. Feel free to share any previous work experience, lived experience, or personal qualities that would support your application."