Our Volunteer Engagement and Activities Youth Workers are at the forefront of our sessions. Positioned within the recreation area, they help to create a fun, safe, supportive environment where they engage with young people in a variety of different ways; think playing pool, hosting FIFA tournaments or just having a chat with a young person. In doing so, you will help to build their confidence, social skills and overall wellbeing.

Location: Manchester Youth Zone
Suggested Time Commitment: 4 hours per week (although there is flexibility in this)

What can you expect to be doing?

• Actively engaging with and spending time with young people
• Encouraging young people to participate and enjoy their sessions
• Building positive relationships with young people across the youth zone
• Working collaboratively with the session lead and other members of staff to support the delivery of sessions
• Supporting young people with additional needs
• Acting as a positive role model for young people
• Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued, and cared for
• Creating a safe space for young people and working to safeguard them

You will gain new skills and develop existing ones whilst making a significant contribution to the lives of the young people. You will become part of our team and our young people will have a great time. You will enhance your CV whilst also being there as a positive role model to many of our young people. The benefits really are endless!

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Is adaptable and happy to try new things
• Is able to recognise the different needs of young people (based on their personalities) and is able to find ways to involve them
• Shares the same values of Manchester Youth Zone
• Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people