Bbpoc Youth Engagement Volunteer

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom akt Full time

**About us**

akt supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. The London Services team are made up of caseworkers who provide support work for young people who are experiencing homelessness. The Youth Engagement Team are a national team of youth workers, who offer a range of opportunities to young people who have accessed akt’s housing service. As a team, they also run fortnightly social groups, as well as facilitate internal and external consultations with young people.

**the team**:
The Youth Engagement team offers a range of opportunities to young people who have accessed akt’s housing service. We offer group trips, workshops, as well as working towards a Youth Conference, a Youth Panel and other exciting long-term projects. This role will support the Black, Brown and People of Colour (BBPoC) co-ordinator. This would be assisting with the BBPoC LGBTQ+ youth group in London and the national online group. However, there will also be opportunities to get involved with additional activities, events and opportunities for young people which volunteers can assist with e.g. Pride events, theatre trips etc. These are more ad-hoc and will depend on availability
- they are not an expectation of the role.

**Suggested Activities**:

- Helping to organise and plan sessions which cover a broad range of activities such as creative activities, workshops, projects, well-being sessions and hangouts
- Assist the Youth Engagement Team to engage young LGBTQ+ BBPoC in a programme of meaningful activities designed to promote well-being and support young people to meet their personal goals e.g. welcoming young people when they arrive, assisting them to engage in the activities and helping with clearing up
- Support the meaningful engagement of young BBPoC in the co-creation of akt’s services and projects
- Developing and creating resources to provide advice, support and reassurance to LGBTQ+ young BBPoC on issues and topics that matter to them most
- Co-facilitate BBPoC groups and peer support sessions with the opportunity to lead in running some activities

**Skills/experience required**:

- Good communication skills
- Willingness to support, encourage and empower LGBTQ+ young BBPoC
- Creative and flexible
- An understanding of how to maintain boundaries, confidentiality and conflict resolution within group work/in a group setting
- An understanding of the issues that are faced by LGBTQ+ BBPoC communities and young people is desirable
- Some experience of working or volunteering with young BBPoC and/or vulnerable adults would be desirable but not essential

**what you will gain**:

- Experience working with young BBPoC
- Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
- Increased confidence, knowledge and experience in delivering youth group activities
- a reference
- Opportunity to be part of the akt team and social opportunities with other volunteers

**Time Commitment**:
The two groups will run 2-3 hours once a month. Volunteers will be expected to arrive early and stay behind to pack up and debrief, which would add an extra 30-45mins. Owing to the nature of the role we would require a commitment of at least 6 months.

**Training, Induction and Supervision Arrangements**

Volunteers will receive a full training package to prepare you for the role which will cover maintaining boundaries, safeguarding, and group work basics. You’ll have the opportunity to attend ongoing training sessions throughout the year relevant to the role. Due to the nature of the role, we will check in after each drop-in session and arrange regular supervision sessions. You can request a meeting with your role supervisor at any time.

**Location**:

- Hoxton
- Newcastle
- Manchester
- Digital

**Expenses**:
Travel and other reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

**Application**:
**Update Service**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Location**:

- Manchester (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2024


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