LGBTQ+ Youth Work Volunteer
The Diversity Trust
To support the youth team to deliver LGBTQ+ youth support groups and trips on a monthly basis.
Role Purpose: Enhancing the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth 13-19 yrs) in a peer group setting through encouraging engagement in activities, promoting discussions to help create connections. This role is in person and cannot be carried out virtually.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Youth Work
Art & Craft, Befriending
• A member of the LGBTQ+ community or ally • Non-Judgmental attitudes and beliefs • Willingness to learn • Friendly and approachable • Enthusiasm • Planning and organisation • Communication (listening and feeding back) • Understanding of risk and safeguarding • Teamwork • Taking part in meetings
• An opportunity to be involved supporting the LGBTQ+ community • Support from our staff team, including managing your comfortability. • An induction before you volunteer. • Reimbursement of volunteer expenses (in line with our volunteer expenses policy) • Opportunities to meet other people and develop connections • An opportunity to use your skills and experience to help others • Confirmation of your volunteering reference
The session runs once a month, the last Sunday of each month, and the time commitment is 6.30pm – 9.30pm including set up and pack down time. We ask volunteers to intend to commit to youth work roles for a year, to allow for consistency for young people. There may be additional time in relation to training, planning or trips which we will discuss and agree with you in advance.
BS374FW
Armadillo Youth Cafe, Station Road, Yate, Bristol.
https://yatetowncouncil.gov.uk/armadillo
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