Youth Work Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
Be part of something exciting as Vault opens its doors to young people in Preston. We’re looking for friendly, positive volunteers to help us create a safe, fun and inclusive space where young people can belong, try new things and thrive.
As a Youth Work Volunteer, you’ll:
Support youth sessions and activities (sports, arts, music, games, cooking, STEM and more)
Help create a welcoming, supportive environment
Build positive relationships with young people
Encourage participation and confidence
Assist with simple setup and tidy-up
Uphold safeguarding, equality and inclusion (training provided)
We’ll match your role to your interests and comfort level, and you’ll have fun along the way.
The impact you’ll make:
Help young people feel safe, confident and included
Reduce isolation and boost wellbeing
Support young people to reach their potential
You’ll be great for this role if you have:
Good communication and listening skills
Empathy, patience and respect for others
The ability to engage with young people
Reliability and a team mindset
(Experience with young people is helpful but not essential.)
Easy to get to
<1 minute walk from Preston Bus Station
<15 minutes walk from Preston Train Station
Parking available at Preston Bus Station (RingGo)
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference, we’d love you on the team.
What skills do I need?
Good communication and listening skills
Empathy, patience and respect for others
The ability to engage with young people
Reliability and a team mindset
(Experience with young people is helpful but not essential.)
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Interested in Volunteer Coordinators Forum?
- Interested in Volunteer Training Programme?
- Interested in Volunteering Quality Mark?
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
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Vault Youth Zone runs an exciting variety of weekly sessions and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support them.
We need support during weekday evenings and on weekends (both mornings and afternoons). During school holiday periods (including half terms), there may also be opportunities to help in the mornings.
Become part of a fun, supportive team and make a real difference to young people’s lives!
Location:
46 Glovers Court
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 3LS
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
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