Website https://x.com/bethechangeyp Be The Change Youth Project CIC
Volunteer Youth Worker – Level 3+
Location: Botanical Gardens, Rhyl
Position: Volunteer / Work Experience
Level: Level 3 Youth Work or above
Hours: Flexible around study and placement requirements
About the Role
Be The Change Youth Project CIC is looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Youth Worker studying Level 3 or above to gain practical experience while helping us develop and establish a new Youth Hub and community project at the Botanical Gardens in Rhyl.
Working alongside experienced staff and local partners, the volunteer will help create positive opportunities for young people and support the development of a safe, welcoming and inclusive Youth Hub.
Key Responsibilities
The volunteer will support:
Developing and delivering youth sessions and outreach programmes in partnership with local schools and community organisations.
Working alongside Denbighshire County Council and the Youth Offending Team to support positive outcomes for young people.
Building relationships with young people and providing appropriate guidance, mentoring and wellbeing support.
Supporting mental health and wellbeing activities within appropriate professional boundaries.
Organising and delivering sports, fitness and positive activity projects.
Supporting young people participating in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Attending networking events and developing relationships with local services, schools and community partners.
Helping to identify the needs and interests of local young people and develop activities around these.
Supporting the development, promotion and growth of the new Youth Hub.
What You Will Gain
This is an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in youth work, outreach, community development, partnership working and project delivery while completing your Level 3+ qualification.
You will develop practical skills in communication, safeguarding, mentoring, teamwork, leadership, session planning and professional practice, while contributing to the development of a new youth project in Rhyl.
The role will be supported by experienced staff, with appropriate supervision, guidance and safeguarding procedures in place.
This role can be as little as 3/4 hours per week and access each project over the course of 12 months.
To apply for this job email your details to julie.vining@bethechangeyp.co.uk.