A volunteer opportunity with local charity aimed towards making a change to the health and social care system within Tees Valley whilst gaining and enhancing your skills within your chosen area of study. SUITABLE FOR WE MODULE

What You'll Do: 
  • Take part in free training within research and evaluation, campaining and inspecting local health and social care provisions.
  • Plan, design and create consultations around the local health and social care provisions and deliver to your peers.
  • Design social action projects based on health themes such as - healthy relationships, social media, mental health.
  • Host Q&A with decision makers.
  • Create information packs on themes that matter for your peers
  • Work with sector leads to campain and 'youth proof' existing information to ensure inclusivity for young peoples needs.
Why You'll Love It: 
Volunteering with a North East youth work charity offers: Freedom to be creative and design a project you choose.  Explore themes and topics that matter to you. The opportunity to work with like-minded and passionate individuals. The opportunity to make a change and have a positive impact. Try out all sets of skills you are aspiring towards. Campaigning and raising your voice and acting as a voice for your peers.
What You'll Learn: 
Skills in teamwork Group formation Youth and community work Evaluation and consultation with peers and decision makers  Project management Plan, design and deliver media campaigns  Learn about other peoples experiences and concerns about health and social care services Identify and highlight what is working well Recommend improvments for specific service areas
What We're Looking For: 
Young people with lived experiences of the health and social care system. Young people who are passionate to share their stories. Young people willing to stand up for their peers. Young people with creative ideas and problem solving skills. Young people who are solution focused. Young people who like to meet new people. Young people who want to increase and improve their own skill set. Young campaigners. 
Summary
Work Experience Module
Mental Health
Young People
Social Care
Education
Health
Darlington
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Redcar and Cleveland
Stockton
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Strategic Planning
Teamwork/Collaboration
Networking
Creativity
Skills you should possess: 
Research
Social Media Marketing
Photography
Presenting / Public Speaking
Strategy Development
Teaching / Training
Requirements: 
Statement of Motivation

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