Youth Worker Volunteer
Hackney Quest
Hackney Quest aims to give young people, families and members of the community the practical and emotional support they need to develop and pursue their aspirations and deal positively with life’s challenges. We are recruiting a Youth Worker volunteer to support us in our aims.
Hackney Quest aims to give young people, families and members of the community the practical and emotional support they need to develop and pursue their aspirations and deal positively with life’s challenges. We are recruiting a Youth Worker volunteer to support us in our aims. As part of the role you would assist in the delivery of stimulating, educational and diversionary activities/workshops which are fun, safe and empowering to young people. Duties & Responsibilities: Before activity: - Liaise with staff regarding the activity arrangements. - Participate in a briefing session with all volunteers regarding the activity arrangements and to assign responsibilities and tasks. During activity: - Build rapport with young people and encourage their enjoyment and personal development through the activity. - - Supervise young people according to Hackney Quest’s policies on Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding children. - Facilitate and participate in games, activities and discussion with young people
Community Work,Youth Work
Organising & Planning
- Enjoy working with young people - Good communication skills - Ability to listen and empathise with young people - Ability to be patient with young people - Ability to motivate young people and build relationships
- Develop youth work skills, team building and leadership skills - Take part in fun activities which are enjoyable for young people and help them to overcome challenges.
2-3 hours a week
E9 7AE
1 Poole Road, Hackney, London
Off Well St on Poole Road Near Tesco Express Well Street – buses 26, 30, 425 or 277 Near Homerton train station
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