Youth Club Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
Our Youth Club helps young people with complex medical needs and/or special educational needs to build confidence and develop independence and life skills. The Youth Club volunteer will help the Activity Leads deliver our youth club for these young people and their siblings.
What will you do?:
- Assist with various sports and leisure activities (e.g. table tennis, bowling, climbing), supporting the young people attending the club to participate
- Support young people 1:1 or in small groups
- Help set up and clear away at the beginning and end of the sessions
- Participate in a briefing and de-briefing session before and after the club to help evaluate the skills, strengths and weaknesses of the young people after each session
- Help with any special projects the young people would like to do
- Attend initial training (2 hours)
- Attend a 1 hour supervision monthly meeting
- Liaise with the Youth club Lead in case of questions/difficulties - Follow The Maypole Project policies and guidelines at all times whilst volunteering
What skills do I need?
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Teamwork skills
ATTRIBUTES: - Self-motivated - Able to volunteer flexibly - Approachable - Ability to empathise with families in difficult situations - Discreet and able to adhere to confidentiality procedures - Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental attitude - Reliable and punctual
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Driving Licence and Vehicle required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 20/01/2026 - 20/07/2026
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Our Youth Club takes place on Thursdays 5:45pm - 7:00pm alternating between a venue in Beckenham and going on an outing around the South East/London during term-time. Ideally we are looking for volunteers who are interested in volunteering every week.
Location:
51 High street, BR6 6BQ
Orpington
Kent
BR6 6BQ
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
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