Supporting children and young people 8yrs – 25yrs

What You'll Do: 

Co-delivering sessions based on intervention programmes in schools (primary and secondary) around specific topics such a healthy relationship, consent, the impact of violence, peer pressure, boundaries, toxic friendships etc. You would be delivering to groups of children/young people – in groups of up to 20 at a time. These are delivered in schools during term time.

 

Co-delivering creative group sessions to young people (13-25) in our office which offer informal education as well as a range of activities such as craft, games, quizzes etc. These may be delivered during the day in non-term time as well as on an evening during term time.

 

Co-delivering targeted group sessions to young people (13-25) around a variety of topics such as; anxiety, regulating and managing emotions, stress, mindfulness. These may be delivered during the day in non-term time as well as on an evening during term time.

Why You'll Love It: 
You will gain skills and experience such as: Experience of working with or having supported children and young people in a personal capacity.  Confidence in ability to engage young people. Current experience of young people. An enthusiasm for empowering young people. A knowledge of current trends/issues that young people are facing. Uses initiative to identify and respond to child/young persons’ need. A kind, calm and empathetic manner. A good listener. Any training relevant to issues/trends relating to young people. Any qualifications relevant to young people e.g. teaching, youth work, social care. Bus travel can be claimed to help with volunteer expenses. 
What We're Looking For: 
Enthusiam A kind, calm and empathetic manner
Summary
Volunteering
Young People
Middlesbrough
Stockton
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Communication
Empathy
Skills you should possess: 
Teaching / Training
Requirements: 
Statement of Motivation
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18
These documents must be completed: 

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