LGBT+ Peer to Peer Workshop Volunteer

As our LGBT+ Peer to Peer Workshop Volunteer, you will support the lead facilitator(s) to help 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 set up the venue space at the start, and pack away the materials at the end of the sessions.

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 skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES Workshop Support:

• Support the lead facilitator with running the workshops based on the brief by the Head of Programmes & Services.

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

• Support service users to engage, connect, and build confidence

• Encourage open and respectful communication

• To speak with the lead facilitator privately if they need to address a safeguarding issue for a service user

Session Setup & Support

• Support the lead facilitator 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

• Communicate with the team for any resources that require restocking

Planning & Collaboration

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

What skills do I need?

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. It is important that you:

• 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

• Are organised and able to manage tasks and resources Desirable but not essential: experience in youth work, community work, or creative workshops