Youth Helper
OFFERED BY:
St John AmbulanceLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Hollinwood Lane Calverton Nottingham NG14 6NRHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Join the St John Ambulance Nottingham team as a Youth Helper, and take pride in supporting our young people in developing the first aid skills, confidence, teamwork and self-discipline that will see them flourish in our community.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people, helping them to become the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.
To apply, submit a query here for more information.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We have opportunities for Youth Helpers to join our units in Calverton, Cotgrave and Highfields (Beeston).
As a youth helper, you are required to attend weekly unit meetings at least twice a month. You will be given relevant training for role.
To apply, submit a query here for more information.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We have opportunities for Youth Helpers to join our units in Calverton, Cotgrave and Highfields (Beeston).
As a youth helper, you are required to attend weekly unit meetings at least twice a month. You will be given relevant training for role.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
No qualifications are required and knowledge of first aid is not needed. An interest in working with young people is essential along with a willingness to work as part of a team to provide fun, engaging and sessions and activities for young people.
A DBS will be needed along with some essential training such as safeguarding, youth work fundamentals and basic first aid; we will provide all essential training. Successful applicants can access additional training if they wish.
A DBS will be needed along with some essential training such as safeguarding, youth work fundamentals and basic first aid; we will provide all essential training. Successful applicants can access additional training if they wish.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We aim to respond within 5 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
4 to 6 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes