As a Youth Club volunteer, you would be helping young people to feel welcome, join in with activities and be a great role model.
Youth Club takes place every Wednesday at 6.30-9.00pm.
To attend and contribute to volunteer de-briefs which occur 15 minutes after each session.
· To act as a positive role model and set standards of behaviour when volunteering with young people.
· To encourage and inspire young people to reach their full potential.
· To assist young people to both recognise and celebrate their achievements.
· To challenge young peoples’ negative attitudes and behaviour in an appropriate manner.
· To adhere to CARAS Child Protection procedures, Confidentiality policy, Health & Safety policy, Equal Opportunities policy and all other policies as relevant.
To be 18 years or older.
· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
· To be reliable and punctual.
· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English.
· The ability to volunteer on Wednesday evenings for a minimum of six months.
· Current resident of the UK.
· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check.
· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to the start of role.
Volunteer induction training currently takes place online once a month on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm – 8pm. we offer the same trainings on Tuesday and Wednesday daytimes online between 12noon – 2pm once every 3 months.
Your availability to attend 1 general and 1 safeguarding online training session at these times within 3 months of your application would be a prerequisite of being accepted as a volunteer at CARAS.
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