Youth Club Volunteer
The Maypole Project
Our Youth Club helps young people with complex medical needs and/or special educational needs to build confidence and develop independence and life skills. The Youth Club volunteer will help the Activity Leads deliver our youth club for these young people and their siblings.
Overall purpose: Our Youth Club helps young people with complex medical needs and/or special educational needs to build confidence and develop independence and life skills. The Youth Club volunteer will help the Activity Leads deliver our youth club for these young people and their siblings. What will you do? : - Assist with various sports and leisure activities (e.g. table tennis, bowling, climbing), supporting the young people attending the club to participate - Work with young people 1:1 or in small groups - Help set up and clear away at the beginning and end of the sessions - Participate in a briefing and de-briefing session before and after the club to help evaluate the skills, strengths and weaknesses of the young people after each session - Help with any special projects the young people would like to do - Attend initial training (2 hours) - Attend a 1 hour supervision monthly meeting - Liaise with the Youth Club Lead in case of questions/difficulties - Follow The Maypole Project policies and guidelines at all times whilst volunteering
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Youth Work,Sport & Coaching,Support Work,Employee & Group Volunteering
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- Good communication and interpersonal skills - Teamwork skills ATTRIBUTES - Self-motivated - Able to work flexibly - Approachable - Ability to empathise with families in difficult situations - Discreet and able to adhere to confidentiality procedures - Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental attitude - Reliable and punctual
- High quality training and support - Experience of working with children with disabilities - Experience in the field of youth development - Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project
Youth club takes place every week on a Thursday evening from 5:45pm - 7:00pm.
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Office: 51 High Street, Green St Green, Orpington, Kent, BR66BQ Venue address: Beckenham/Penge - we do not disclose the address for safety reasons. Activities currently take place across the Bromley borough with regular outings to leisure facilities across South East London.
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