What does DiscoverME offer? 

DiscoverME is the recovery college for young people aged 16 to 25 in North Tyneside. It offers a safe and supportive space for young people to come and learn new skills, engage in positive experiences, and make new friends! DiscoverME’s overall aim is to empower young people to better understand themselves and their own health. We will offer a variety of free activities and sessions such as arts and crafts, music, gaming, sports and more.   

What this will involve: 

We are looking for someone to volunteer and / or co-facilitate at our Rock It Out sessions to allow us to continue providing young people with sessions they enjoy. Volunteers must have musical knowledge and be comfortable to provide young people with mini 1-2-1 music tutorials such as learning guitar, drums, piano , reading and writing music. 

• Being part of the planning and preparation prior to a session being delivered i.e. supporting setting up and tidying away of a session 

• Introducing your own interests and ideas whilst working with staff to develop this into a session 

• Delivering sessions alongside staff, by co-facilitating activities and leading on the session with support from DiscoverMe staff 

• Offering light/basic peer support during sessions (you do not need to be qualified in mental health, volunteers are not expected to offer in-depth mental health support to young people) 

• Safeguarding participants by adhering to VODA's policies and procedures. Notifying  staff of any concerns. 

• 1:1 support from staff to establish your goals and interests 

• Attending discussion groups and volunteer meetings  

Who can volunteer? 

• Any young person aged 16-25 years old

• No experience/skills/qualifications required

• DBS check (carried out by VODA, especially for those co-facilitating sessions) 

What DiscoverME will provide to you as a volunteer: 

• VODA Volunteer training

•  DiscoverMe specific training 

• Ongoing support from staff 

• Learn new skills to put onto your CV 

• Opportunities to develop

• Travel expenses

• Opportunity to meet other volunteers and young people your age 

• Regular social “meet ups” to ensure our volunteers are rewarded for their hard work!

• All volunteers will be covered by VODA’s policies and procedures      

If you are interested in volunteering for DiscoverMe contact [email protected] 

We are looking for young people aged 16-25 who are passionate about working with young people, making a difference and want to support the mental health and wellbeing of others.

Some knowledge of music and playing instruments is preferred.