Youth worker
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our Cowes Youth Group for children aged 5–11. Volunteers will help create a fun, safe and welcoming environment by getting involved in activities, games, crafts, music and outdoor play, while encouraging children to join in, make friends and try new things. You don’t need previous experience — just a willingness to get involved and help make a difference.
What skills do I need?
- Friendly and approachable Good communication skills
- Patient and understanding Enjoys working with children
- Able to work as part of a team
- Creative and willing to get involved
- Reliable and responsible
- Able to encourage and support children
- Good listening skills
- Willing to learn and try new activities
- Able to create a safe and welcoming environment
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When is this role available?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
It on a Monday 4.30pm-6pm during term times only
Location:
Cowes family centre
Love lane
Cowes
Isle of wight
Po31 7et
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
Similar Opportunities
Receptionist
Posted for Aspire Ryde
Do you want to be the first point of contact for our volunteers and clients? Answering the telephone and customer queries? Processing paperwork an...
Fundraising
Posted for Aspire Ryde
could you help Aspire Ryde to raise funds either through helping to organise fundraising events, sponsorship or through applying for grants on our beh...
Whitwell Driver
Posted for Optio Voluntary Car Service
Do you drive and have your own car? Would you like to help the elderly, frail or housebound Island residents who are unable to access transport to get...
Admin Assistant for Finance at Community Action IW
Posted for Community Action Isle of Wight
Community Action IW are looking for a volunteer to assist with a number of admin tasks and checking financial records. This role would suit someone w...
Children’s Activity Support – Sandown Group Helper
Posted for Barnardos IOW
Why we want you Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children. Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children – no m...
More Opportunities from Aspire Ryde
Kitchen Assistant
Posted for Aspire Ryde
We are looking to add to our fantastic kitchen team, to make cakes, bake bread, cook food for our cafe & our volunteers. Our kitchen is a happy...
Receptionist
Posted for Aspire Ryde
Do you want to be the first point of contact for our volunteers and clients? Answering the telephone and customer queries? Processing paperwork an...
Gardening Volunteer
Posted for Aspire Ryde
We have an abundance of outdoor space that needs maintaining We meet up every Wednesday morning between 10 and 12 and potter around the garden....
Volunteer Engagement & Community Support Assistant
Posted for Aspire Ryde
We are looking for a friendly, approachable and supportive volunteer to work alongside our Volunteer Coordinator and help our volunteers get the most...
Fundraising
Posted for Aspire Ryde
could you help Aspire Ryde to raise funds either through helping to organise fundraising events, sponsorship or through applying for grants on our beh...