We are a small charity that supports families with children who have or are awaiting a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Our focus is to provide support for local children living with Autism ...
Youth Club Volunteer Worker & Befriender
Contact person
Kelly Mills
#109230
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Roots-to-Branches-Autism-Network/activities/Youth-Club-Volunteer-Worker--Befriender/109230 to join
Summary
To support the Activities Co-ordinator in delivering youth club sessions and to help create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all young people.
Detailed description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with setting up and clearing away equipment and activities.
- Engage positively with young people and encourage participation in activities.
- Support peer-led activities and group sessions.
- Mentor and encourage young people to build confidence and develop social and communication skills.
- Help ensure the club meets safe, welcoming, and inclusive standards (training provided).
- Foster a fully inclusive and supportive environment for all attendees.
- Promote the youth club within the local community when appropriate.
Commitment
- The youth club runs on the second Monday of every month, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Volunteers are expected to attend a minimum of 8 sessions per year.
Training and Support
- No prior experience is required; a full induction will be provided.
- Volunteers will have opportunities to attend additional training and development sessions relevant to their role.
- Regular volunteer meetings will be held to share feedback, contribute ideas, and connect with other volunteers.
Safeguarding
- All volunteers must hold a current DBS check or be willing to apply for one.
- Volunteers must attend free safeguarding training.
Person Specification
The ideal volunteer will:
- Be passionate about working with young people.
- Have good communication skills with both young people and adults.
- Be patient, friendly, and approachable.
- Demonstrate good listening skills.
- Be organised and reliable.
Hours
- 3 hours per month, on the second Monday of each month.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Roots to Branches Autism Network
We are a small charity that supports families with children who have or are awaiting a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Our focus is to provide support for local children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in the form of non-judgmental group sessions, both in-house and in public settings. Our service also extends to families who are awaiting assessment for their children.
Group Leaders have experience with ASD which enables them to work with the children with a superb level of understanding and patience.
Our team are also on hand to offer support and advice to parents/carers with empathy and knowledge gained through experience.
We welcome all members of the family including young carers.
We also run regular coffee mornings within local schools.