Job Title: Volunteer Youth Support Worker- “Craft and Create”

Day and time: Wednesday in term-time 4.30-7.30pm

Location: this is a satellite session at Mildmay Community Centre N16  

Reports to: Lead Youth Worker

About us

At Mary’s Youth Club, we’re more than just a place to hang out. We’re a safe, supportive space where young people aged 10-19 can be themselves, try new things and feel like they belong.

From creative arts and music to games, sports and wellbeing sessions, we run exciting drop-in activities and workshops every weekday. Everything we do is shaped by young people, with a strong focus on inclusion, creativity and community.

The Role

We’re looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to support our team in delivering fun and engaging activities for young people. No experience is needed- just a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in!

This role is for our Wednesday satellite session “Craft and Create” delivered at Mildmay Community Centre (N16 8NA)

This role would particularly suit someone who is interested in and able to offer, arts and craft, music or other creative sessions (if you are interested in volunteering but this doesn’t sound like you then no problem, we have lots of other volunteering opportunities!)

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in youth work, give back to your community, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for young people to grow and thrive 

What you’ll be doing

• supporting young people during drop-in sessions
• helping set up and run activities with staff
• being a friendly and approachable presence for young people
• encouraging creativity, teamwork and confidence
• assisting with tidying up and ensuring the space stays safe and welcoming

You don’t need experience- we’ll provide guidance and support. We’re looking for volunteers who:

• enjoy spending time with young people
• have an interest in creative, hands-on activities
• are patient, friendly and good listeners
• are reliable and able to work well in a team
• are open to learning and receiving feedback
• respect diversity and different backgrounds
• are committed to creating a safe, including environment

What you’ll get

• Support and supervision from experiences youth workers
• a warm, friendly team environment
• opportunities to learn more about youth work
• a chance to make a real difference in young peoples lives
• references and certificates of volunteering (on request)

Additional info

All volunteers will be asked to complete a basic DBS we can help with this

We provide safeguarding training and a full induction

How to apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

Complete the short volunteer form below

For more information contact Tarah: tarah.reed@marys.org.uk

Join us in making Mary’s a space where young people feel safe, supported and inspired- every day