Youth organisation aiming to increase social participation and cohesion within the community.
Thirsk Youth Support Group
Monday 4-5pm Years 5 and 6
Monday 5:30-6:30pm Years 7, 8 and 9
Stokesley Youth Support Group
Tuesday 4-5:30pm Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
Northallerton Youth Support Group
Wednesday 4-5:30pm
The Youth Support Groups run weekly through school term times, during the school holidays trips and activity days are run for the children and young people.
Our work is paramount for children and young people as we provide a safe place for them to get creative, talk, have fun, be listened to, ask questions, bake, educate and stay active.
Tasks and responsibilities
To ensure that all children and young people are made to feel safe and welcome.
To attend The Clock’s Induction Training and any further training as necessary.
To actively support senior staff with the delivery of a youth programme(s).
To act as a positive role model and set standards of behaviour when volunteering.
To encourage and inspire individuals to reach their full potential.
To challenge peoples’ negative attitudes and behaviour in an appropriate
manor.
To inform senior staff about any issues of concern.
To adhere to Community Works safeguarding procedures, Confidentiality
policy, Health & Safety policy, Equal Opportunities policy and all other policies as
relevant.
Skills and experience
To have an interest in working with and supporting children and people.
To be able and willing to engage with children and young people
To be non-judgemental and appropriate when volunteering
To understand and show a commitment to Equal Opportunities in volunteering
Knowledge of local area.
Time commitment
To commit to the weekly session as agreed.
Any relevant training.
Community Works commitment
Induction training to welcome volunteers into their role.
Relevant training and development.
On-going support, including regular supervision meetings.
Reimbursement of agreed expenses.
This role requires a DBS