Volunteer Youth Support Assistant

7 months ago


Chorley, United Kingdom Derian House Children's Hospice Full time

**What is a Youth Support Assistant Volunteer?**

The Lodge at Derian House supports young people aged 16 - 26yrs during their transition to adulthood. We offer health, social, well-being and psychosocial support both in the Lodge and in the community. As part of this fantastic service, the team offer two peer support groups and a family drop in session:

- Friday Night Club: One Friday a month 6.00pm - 9pm (ages 14-18)
- Friday Night Club: One Friday a month 6.00pm to 9pm (ages 18-26)
- Youth Family 'Drop In': One Saturday a month 1.30 - 3pm

We are looking for volunteers aged 18 + who can provide us with a regular commitment to support any of the above clubs or drop in sessions.

Our Friday Night Clubs are fun and supportive for our young people but there may be times that as a volunteer you are party to conversations with the young people about peer loss and end of life wishes.

The Youth Family 'Drop In' sessions are essential in providing a relaxed and supportive environment, where parents and their young person can meet others and join in a variety of activities.

**What's involved?**
- Getting the group involved with games & sport activities
- Helping to set up arts and craft projects
- Supporting outdoor activities in our amazing grounds
- Help with cooking and baking activities to support their life skills
- We may sometimes need your help to undertake off-site fun trips (which may be outside of normal group times)
- Gain an awareness of the services that Derian House offers to our Children, Young People and their families so you can answer any questions families or visitors may enquire about.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Gain significant work experience
- Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic team
- Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
- Use your smile and communication skills to make our young people feel welcome
- Get involved with other Derian volunteers at our events
- Take advantage of the training on offer from the hospice
- Opportunities to join our Volunteers Forum - helping to shape the future of volunteering at Derian House.
- Recognition awards for length of service
- Really make a difference to the experience our children and families have at Derian House

**This role will suit people who are**.........enthusiastic, approachable, fun & bubbly, a good communicator & very friendly. Experience of working with children & young people is beneficial but not essential. You must be willing to provide a regular commitment & participation in mandatory training is essential annually. You must ensure confidentiality, respect and dignity at all times. We really value kindness, honesty, integrity and reliability in our volunteers and staff and in return, we will do our best to provide you with a rewarding volunteer experience.

**Time Commitment**:

- Friday Night Club: One Friday a month 6.00pm to 9pm (ages 14-18)
- Friday Night Club: One Friday a month 6.00pm to 9pm (ages 18-26)
- Youth Family Drop In: One Saturday a month 1.30 to 3pm

**Training Requirements**:
Full site induction & mandatory annual training will be provided

**Age Restrictions**:
Volunteers must be aged 18yrs plus



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