Volunteer Lead Youth Worker / Club Coordinator - Ignite Youth East London
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Role Title: Volunteer Lead Youth Worker / Wednesday Club Coordinator
Organisation: Ignite Youth (East London)
Location: Bromley By Bow Youth Club Venue, East London
Commitment: 4 hours every Wednesday evening (5:30 PM – 9:30 PM approx.), plus minimal remote planning time.
Start Date: Immediate
About Ignite Youth (East London)
Ignite Youth is a brand-new, ambitious charity dedicated to empowering young people (ages 11-18) in East London. We are launching our flagship weekly youth club to provide a safe, inclusive, and dynamic space for learning, connecting, and growth. We are seeking a highly experienced volunteer to take on a pivotal leadership role to ensure the club's successful launch and ongoing impact.
The Opportunity: Volunteer Leadership with Real Impact
We are looking for an experienced and committed individual to volunteer as the Lead Youth Worker for our Wednesday Night Club. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of the club and the key person driving the success of our initial sessions. This is a chance to use your professional youth work experience to make a significant, hands-on contribution to the community.
Key Responsibilities:
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Club Management & Leadership: Take full on-the-night operational oversight of the Wednesday Night Club, ensuring sessions are engaging, well-managed, and align with the club's values.
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Volunteer Supervision: Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to our team of Youth Team Volunteers during sessions.
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Safety & Safeguarding: Act as the designated Safeguarding point-person during club hours, ensuring all procedures are strictly followed.
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Programme Delivery: Oversee activity delivery, manage group dynamics, and promote positive behaviour and peer relationships among members.
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Administrative Support: Complete necessary session reports (attendance, incidents), and communicate feedback and needs back to the Trustee Board.
Person Specification (Experience is Key)
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Experience: Proven professional experience (minimum 2 years) in leading, managing, or coordinating youth club sessions or similar settings (ages 11-18).
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Leadership: Experience in managing, supervising, or mentoring other volunteers or junior staff.
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Safeguarding: Excellent working knowledge and practical experience of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
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Skills: Strong communication, behaviour management, and group facilitation skills.
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Commitment: Reliability and consistent availability on Wednesday evenings.
What We Offer You
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Strategic Impact: The opportunity to establish and shape the delivery of a vital new community service.
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Professional Reference: A high-level professional reference from the Trustee Board, reflecting your leadership contribution.
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Influence: Direct communication with the Board to inform the club's strategy and growth.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced youth work professional ready to donate your leadership skills to IGNITE the potential of East London’s youth, we invite you to apply.
Please email your CV and a detailed Covering Letter outlining your leadership experience and why you wish to volunteer in this pivotal role.
Join us and lead the way for East London’s young people!
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
We run a youth club every Wednesday 6-9pm in East London for young people aged 10 to 16 years old.
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