Volunteer Youth Support Assistant

4 weeks ago


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

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

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 groups:

- Friday Night Club: one Friday a month 6.30pm - 9pm (ages 14-18)
- Friday Night Club: one Friday a month 6.30pm - 9pm (ages 18-26)

We are looking for volunteers aged 18 and over to support either one or both groups, but as we rely on volunteers to maintain the staff ratio, we need a regular commitment.

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

**What's involved?**
- Getting the group involved with games/sports activities
- To support with arts and craft projects - if you come out clean we will send you back in again
- Supporting outdoor activities in our amazing grounds
- To support with life skills e.g. cooking & baking activities
- Sometimes we may need your help to undertake off-site trips (which may be outside of normal group times)

What's in it for you?
- Gain significant work experience
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Meet new people, making new friends along the way
- Enjoy new experiences
- Use your smile and communication skills to make our young people feel welcome
- Get involved with other Derian volunteers at our events
- Opportunities to join our Volunteers Forum - helping to shape the future of volunteering at Derian House
- Really make a difference to the experience of our young people and their families

**This role will suit people who are**.........

Enthusiastic, approachable, fun & bubbly, a good communicator and very friendly. Experience of working with children and young people is beneficial but not essential. You must be willing to provide a regular commitment and participation in mandatory training is essential. 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 6.30pm - 9pm (ages 14-18)
- Friday Night Club: one Friday a month 6.30pm - 9pm (ages 18-26)

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

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



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