Marchwood Volunteer

Marchwood Volunteer No home office possible

Reporting to: Lead Youth Worker / Breakout Manager.

Hours:Three hours per youth group session.

Commitment: A commitment of a minimum of 2 youth group sessions per month plus the potential for occasional additional hours to support Breakout events and activities by previous agreement.

Principal Function: To assist in the delivery and running of youth groups that support LGBTQ+ or questioning young people aged 11-25.

Duties of the role:

To greet and help young people feel welcome and comfortable.
To engage with young people in a supportive and educative way.
To help plan and facilitate informative and fun sessions designed to increase self-esteem and peer support within the group
To support the design of sessions that can be used at any of the Breakout youth groups.
Potential to assist in delivering anti homophobic and transphobic training and information in schools and colleges as needed (if the volunteer feels comfortable/is available to do this).
To work in an impartial and non-judgemental way.
To participate and engage in regular supervision
To take part in handovers and wash-ups before and after volunteering sessions and discuss any issues, including safeguarding concerns, with mentor and/or management
To be willing to work as part of a team, deliver within the responsibilities expected of a volunteer and check any concerns and/or actions with a paid member of staff
To keep up to date with relevant current information provided by Breakout Youth and/or No Limits
To read and abide by the organisation’s policies and guidelines, especially to safeguard children or vulnerable adults
To complete the mandatory identified training as provided by Breakout/No Limits and annual updates/refreshers when asked to do so and to complete a DBS application.

Dress Code:

Smart / casual.
A volunteer badge must be worn at all times.

Skills

Qualities required for the role:

a genuine interest in LGBTQ+ or questioning young people and supporting them to take control of their lives.
a non-judgmental and welcoming attitude.
a willingness to listen and learn.
an ability to work well in a team.
commitment and reliability.
the confidence to facilitate difficult conversations with young people.
the resilience to cope with young people sharing distressing information / situations.
the ability to work within Breakout Youth and No Limits policies, particularly safeguarding and confidentiality.
an understanding of yourself and your own emotional states.
an ability to role model and maintain healthy professional boundaries.

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Marchwood Volunteer employer: Volunteer Wessex

Breakout Youth is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for volunteers. With a strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, we offer meaningful opportunities for personal growth and development while working alongside passionate individuals. Our collaborative work culture encourages creativity and engagement, ensuring that every volunteer feels valued and empowered to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.