Volunteer Youth Worker

We are looking for volunteers to make a difference to the lives of young people by assisting in providing activities and support for children and young people between 11-19 years old. Encourage young people to get involved in a range of activities and be willing to actively take part.

as a volunteer youth worker you will assisting Youth Workers too: • To help set up and tidy away activities. • To support staff members or other volunteers in activities. • Encourage children and young people to participate and engage in activities.

Woking Youth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process.

This role will be subject to an approved Enhanced DBS and Barring Disclosure check.

What skills do I need?

We need volunteers who: • Are passionate about working with children and young people. • Can establish positive relationships with children and young people and be a positive role model. • are clear communicators and have the ability to start a conversation with young people • Engage young people in games and small group work • Ability to build professional relationships • Ability to multi task • Able to meet the needs of young people • Can work with children and young people with diverse needs in small and large groups. • Are creative, enthusiastic, confident and resilient. • Will adhere to policies and procedures at all times with particular emphasis on equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding.