Young people support worker volunteer roles in Devon
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Could you help bring moments of togetherness to families facing cancer?
Families supported by Young Lives vs Cancer are going through some of the most challenging times of their lives. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we get that. We are a charity that helps children and young people (aged 0-24), and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.
As an Events Coordinator in the South West Social Work team, you will plan and coordinate a range of events throughout the year; working directly with the families we support and partner organisations. we hope to run events across the region including end‑of‑treatment celebration days, sibling days, festive events and bereavement support events
What you give as a volunteer goes far beyond practical support; it’s reassurance, kindness, and hope at a time when it’s needed most. Your time and commitment can help make the cancer journey a little lighter and leave a lasting, positive impact on the families you support.
What you’ll be doing
We hope to carry out regular events across the whole region. Your help will be invaluable in achieving this. Your tasks will include:
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Helping to organise, co-ordinate and run events.
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Communication with invitees and organisations involved in the planning and facilitation of events.
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Attendance of events as a welcoming presence; helping people feel comfortable, supported, and gently connected to one another.
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Working alongside social workers as a valued member of the team and reporting back to your volunteer manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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What experience do I need?
- You do not need any previous experience with disabled children or young people
- We ask that you are friendly, caring, reliable and able to make a commitment to visit a young person regularly.
What will I be doing?
You will volunteer within WECIL’s befriending service for disabled children/young people and their families. This involves:
- Spending time regularly with a disabled child or young person in their home or their local community.
- You will not be asked to administer medication or deliver personal care in this role.
Who am I responsible for?
- You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person you are linked with.
- All links are risk-assessed and carefully monitored by your Co-ordinator.
Who am I responsible to?
The parent/carer.
- You must ensure that the parent / carer’s reasonable instructions and guidance regarding the welfare of their child are adhered to and that clear communication is maintained.
- Feedback must be given to the parent/carer following a visit.
Your co-ordinator and Time2Share@WECIL.
- You must respond promptly to any contact from your co-ordinator.
- You are required to report monthly on any time spent with the child you are linked with, any activities undertaken, and to take part in the annual review.
How often will I be needed?
- We typically ask for volunteers to commit to 2-4 hours a week
- The days / times are agreed between the volunteer and the family.
- We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months to ensure the child and their family are able to benefit fully from the relationship.
What about expenses?
- Volunteer travel expenses can be reimbursed on receipt of a claim form. You won’t be left out of pocket.
Time2Share@WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our first priority is to ensure the safety of the children we support. Time2Share@WECIL reserves the right to end a link without notice or giving reason
Registered Charity
51 - 100
WECIL is a leading Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to promoting equality, independence, and inclusion for Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Role: Volunteer- Connect Service
Location: Across Wales
Frequency: Approximately six to ten hours per month
Reporting to: Children and Young Peoples Service Manager
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS
What you will be doing
As a volunteer with the Connect Service, you will work with the Lead Workers to support delivery of the Children and Young People Service, across South Wales. You will support the Lead Workers to maintain agreed levels of contact with young people and their adoptive family during their registered time with the service and support other Connect activities as agreed with you.
During the monthly sessions you will help with general tasks such as room set up, refreshments and general duties involved with group sessions as well as supporting the children and young people to engage in the group activities/workshops.
In between the monthly sessions it will be important to keep up to date with adoptive parenting issues through reading Adoption Today, Adoption UK publications and information, and other relevant background material.
As a Volunteer with the Connect Service, you will attend volunteer induction training and ongoing training and development. As well as talking to, or meeting with, relevant Adoption UK staff for the purpose of supervision and review. It will be essential to comply with Adoption UK’s health and safety, equal opportunities, child protection and vulnerable adult, data protection, confidentiality and other policies.
The Skills and Experience you need
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to relate to children and young people
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Ability to work as part of a team
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The capacity to understand and to empathise with the issues of concern for adopted children and young people and their parents
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Awareness of, and dedicated to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
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Able to demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the aims and objectives of Adoption UK.
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Ability to respect and understand the need for confidentiality
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Flexible and adaptable approach to work
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Positive and motivated attitude to work
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Professional approach
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable and respect for the Welsh language is essential
What’s in it for you
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Meet new people and be part of helping adopted young people to thrive
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Access to the online family members area and the opportunity to attend relevant training and development opportunities
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Use and develop your communication, organisational and people skills
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Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out the role and agreed out-of-pocket expenses
Safeguarding role requirements: All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.