Young Carers activity volunteer

WHERE, WHEN, HOW OFTEN : 

The majority of our activities and events are run during the school holidays but we occasionally have some that take place on weekends throughout the year. You would be given the full description of times and venues for these activities in advance to decide if they are an achievable distance from the volunteers home. Volunteers will occasionally be expected to visit the organisations headquarters in Hertford for training and other duties. 

ROLE :

This is a very exciting role where no two days are the same. You could be helping with tasks like:

• Helping set up the venue
• Welcoming young carers to the activity
• Working with others to ensure the safety of young carers whilst on activities and events
• Encouraging the participation of young carers
• Helping them to make friends
• Supporting the young carers with transport help (we arrange taxi’s for many at our events)
• Possible administration event support 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR :

• Someone who enjoys working with and supporting young people and has had some experience in this area.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Self motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Friendly and helpful manner. Honesty, commitment and reliability.
• First Aid training would be an advantage but is not mandatory. 

WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY :

• The chance to help young carers.
• An opportunity to meet and work with the young carers team and other professionals.
• Training opportunities.
• The chance to enhance current skill set.
• To be able to boost your CV.