Youth activity volunteer roles in dagenham, essex

Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We meet weekly during term time on a Wednesday. Outside of our weekly meetings, there are optional opportunities to attend training, events, and other youth activities, including summer camps.

Pursuing the role

• Welcome Event (Induction) - Monday 2nd June 2025

Closing date for these opportunities is: Wednesday 23rd July 2025

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from all walks of life in Herefordshire to befriend and mentor a young person in care. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact in a young persons life.

 Children and young people in care deserve to have a trusted adult who can share their time, engage in activities, and provide a safe and fun friendship. Your visits can easily fit into your schedule, allowing you to balance your commitments while being a positive force in someone’s life.

We ask for a commitment of just a few hours once a month for a minimum of two years. We cover activity and travel expenses. 

If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity or you have any questions, please let us know. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Job Purpose

One Place London is a community interest company located in West London engaged in Acting for Film and Music Recording workshops for young people aged 14-25, unemployed or at risk of getting involved in crime. As a key member of the Engagement Team working, this post will work alongside the Manging Director to deliver evidenced-based and youth-focused programmes to residents and the wider community.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and deliver engaging and relevant social activities and programmes on a daily basis to young people.

• Support, mentor, coach and ‘walk alongside’ individuals in their pursuit of independence and community cohesion.

• Undertake risk assessments and support planning interviews with new beneficiaries.

• Develop community minded support and activities that involve the wider community.

• Engage third parties to deliver support and activities to young people.

• To act as an advocate for young people and to engage partner agencies and services appropriate to the young people’s needs.

• Actively encourage job search, training, and volunteering opportunities with young people who are not in education, employment, or training.

• Facilitate the booking and delivery of community-based programmes.

• Assist with the interviewing and selection of those applying for participation in the workshop program.

• Undertake risk assessments and support planning with young people.

• Act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times.

• Undertake training and professional development.

• Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the CIC.

Person Specification & Key Competencies

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of programme delivery in youth, adult or community-based service

• An ability and willingness to relate positively to young people, visitors and staff

• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage a wide range of people

• Ability to react positively and effectively when faced with unwanted high-risk behaviours from young people, whether targeted towards themselves, staff, visitors or other young people.

• Good level of IT proficiency.

• Knowledge of voluntary support services and processes.

• An understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures

• An understanding of the issues facing young people

• An understanding of equality and diversity matters.

Personal Attributes

• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the CIC.

• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage positively with a wide range of people including with young people, visitors and staff.

• The ability to motivate and inspire others

• An ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations.

• Good organisational skills in order to manage a highly varied and unpredictable workload.

• A creative and flexible approach to work.

We are an equal opportunities CIC with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Job Purpose

One Place London is a community interest company located in West London, engaged in Acting for Film and Music Recording workshops for young people aged 14-25, unemployed or at risk of getting involved in crime. As a key member of the Engagement Team working at Youth & Community Centres in Ealing and West London, this post will work alongside the Sound Engineer, Film Director or both to deliver Song-writing / music recording workshops and Acting for Film Workshops repectively, for young people aged 14-25.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and deliver engaging Songwriting workshop, Acting for film workshop or both for young people.

• Support, mentor, coach and ‘walk alongside’ individuals in their pursuit of independence and community cohesion.

• Undertake risk assessments and support planning interviews with new participants.

• Engage third parties to deliver support and activities to young people.

• To act as an advocate for young people and to engage partner agencies and services appropriate to the young people’s needs.

• Actively encourage job search, training, and volunteering opportunities with young people who are not in education, employment, or training.

• Undertake risk assessments and support planning with young people.

• Undertake training and professional development.

• Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the CIC.

Person Specification & Key Competencies

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of programme delivery in youth, adult or community-based service

• An ability and willingness to relate positively to young people, visitors and staff

• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage a wide range of people

• Ability to react positively and effectively when faced with unwanted high-risk behaviours from young people, whether targeted towards themselves, staff, visitors or other young people.

• An understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures

• An understanding of the issues facing young people

• An understanding of equality and diversity matters.

Personal Attributes

• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the CIC.

• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage positively with a wide range of people including with young people, visitors and staff.

• The ability to motivate and inspire others

• An ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations.

• Good organisational skills in order to manage a highly varied and unpredictable workload.

• A creative and flexible approach to work.

We are an equal opportunities CIC with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing CIC who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the west london community.

For further information on One Place London CIC, visit https://oneplace.london

Socials: @oneplacelondon

About CARAS:

Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a charity that supports refugees and people seeking asylum who live in south London. We offer a range of individual and group support to improve the holistic wellbeing of people who have a background of forced migration, providing them with tools to build lives filled with value, meaning and purpose in the UK. Our activities for young people currently include: ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages), study group, youth club, swimming lessons and football.

About Youth Club:

Youth Club is a place for young people aged 14-19 to come and play games, learn new skills, make and strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging. Regular activities include classic youth club games such as table tennis, pool, foosball, board and card games. We also work in partnership with a range of organisations to run a rich programme of workshops within our youth club. Some of these have included creative visual arts, drama, music and workshops on rights and entitlements of young asylum seekers. We also cook a hot meal from time to time and offer a range of snacks each week. Our casework team are also on-site to support young people with a range of advice and signposting needs, usually by-appointment.

Youth club takes place at Tooting Hub- Beechcroft Road, Tooting, SW17 7BU

About the role:

As a Youth Club volunteer, you would be helping young people to feel welcome, join in with activities and be a great role model.

Youth Club takes place every Wednesday at 6.00-8.30pm. We ask for a commitment of at least 2 sessions per month for a minimum of 6 months.

Tasks and responsibilities:

· To attend and contribute to volunteer de-briefs which occur 15 minutes after each session.

· To act as a positive role model and set standards of behaviour when volunteering with young people.

· To encourage and inspire young people to reach their full potential.

· To assist young people to both recognise and celebrate their achievements.

· To challenge young peoples’ negative attitudes and behaviour in an appropriate manner.

· To adhere to CARAS Child Protection procedures, Confidentiality policy, Health & Safety policy, Equal Opportunities policy and all other policies as relevant.

Requirements:

To be 18 years or older;

· To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;

· To be reliable and punctual;

· Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;

· The ability to volunteer on Wednesday evenings for a minimum of six months;

· Current resident of the UK;

· Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check;

· Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to the start of role

Volunteer induction training currently takes place online once a month on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm - 8pm. we offer the same trainings on Tuesday and Wednesday daytimes online between 12noon - 2pm once every 3 months.

Your availability to attend 1 general and 1 safeguarding online training session at these times within 3 months of your application would be a prerequisite of being accepted as a volunteer at CARAS.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).

Through volunteering with us you will:

· Meet new members of your local community;

· Learn about different cultures;

· Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;

· Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;

· Develop your skills and competencies;

· Be able to access relevant training;

Volunteer Trustee Opportunity: Help Shape the Future of Urban Youth!

Are you passionate about empowering young people in London? Do you believe in the power of community, positive activities, and creating a brighter future for the next generation?

Urban Youth is a brand-new youth work charity being set up to build a vibrant community for young people across London. Our mission is to provide engaging youth work activities, offer positive mentorship, and create safe spaces where young people can thrive, develop new skills, and reach their full potential.

We are currently in the crucial setup phase and are looking for 2-3 dedicated and independent Volunteer Trustees to join our Founder and our Treasurer help lay the foundations for Urban Youth. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the very start of something special, influencing our strategy, governance, and impact from day one.

What will you do as a Trustee?

As a Trustee, you'll play a vital role in the legal and strategic oversight of Urban Youth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing Urban Youth: Working closely with the Founder to define our charitable purposes, choose the most suitable legal structure (e.g., CIO), and draft our core governing documents.

• Charity Registration: Guiding Urban Youth through the application process to register with the Charity Commission, ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements.

• Strategic Direction: Contributing to the development of our long-term vision, values, and initial strategic plans to achieve our mission.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensuring Urban Youth operates legally, ethically, and in line with charity law and best practices.

• Financial Oversight (Initial): Providing input on setting up robust financial controls and helping to secure initial funding for essential operations.

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking individuals who are not only passionate about youth work but also bring valuable skills and experience to our founding board.

You should be:

• Committed: Dedicated to Urban Youth's mission and willing to commit time to regular meetings (initially more frequent during setup) and responsibilities.

• Independent Thinkers: Able to provide objective oversight, constructive challenge, and sound judgment.

• Collaborative: Enthusiastic about working as part of a small, founding team.

• Experienced: While we welcome diverse backgrounds, experience in any of the following areas would be particularly valuable:

  • Charity Governance & Law

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Legal Expertise

  • Strategic Planning

  • Youth Work or Education Sector

  • Fundraising

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role, but it offers an unparalleled opportunity to genuinely shape a new organisation and make a tangible difference in the lives of young Londoners.

Ready to help build something great?

If you're excited by the prospect of helping to establish Urban Youth and contributing your skills to a vital cause, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's build a brighter future for urban youth, together!

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

We are looking for volunteers interested in working with young asylum seekers and refugees to support our weekly youth club in Croydon, ‘Merhaba’. Merhaba Youth Club is a safe space where 18-25 year old refugees and asylum seekers living in contingency accommodation can come to socialise with their peers, develop friendships, build a better understanding of their rights and entitlements, gain new skills and access 1:1 support.

The club runs on Tuesdays, 2.30-5.30pm, and we ask that you come to Merhaba at least three times each month and attend the whole session. The role involves supporting staff to set up and deliver activities – including 1:1 English and games – as well as administrative support.

Volunteer Community & Outreach Support Opportunity

Are you a natural connector with a passion for community building? Do you believe in the power of engaging local communities to create positive change for young people in London?

Urban Youth is a new charity being established to provide engaging youth work activities, offer positive mentorship, and create safe spaces where young people can thrive and reach their full potential. We're currently in the crucial setup phase, and we need your help to connect with the heart of London's communities.

We're looking for a dedicated Volunteer for Community & Outreach Support to help us understand the needs of young people and build initial relationships. This is a unique chance to be involved from the very beginning, helping to lay the groundwork for our future impact.

What will you do?

In this vital role, you'll help us forge important connections as we get Urban Youth off the ground.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Needs Assessment Support: Helping to gather information about the specific needs and challenges faced by young people in our target London boroughs. This might involve desk research or identifying local reports.

• Initial Networking: Assisting with identifying and making first contact with potential community partners, such as local councils, schools, existing youth services, community centres, and other relevant organisations.

• Community Mapping: Helping to identify key areas, facilities, and existing provisions for young people within specific London neighbourhoods.

• Basic Social Media Presence: Supporting the initial setup of our social media profiles and drafting introductory posts to announce Urban Youth's mission and presence, helping us start building an online community.

Who are we looking for?

We need someone who is not only passionate about our cause but also brings enthusiasm for engaging with people and communities.

You should be:

• Community-Minded: Genuinely interested in understanding and connecting with diverse communities.

• Good Communicator: Comfortable with initial outreach and able to represent Urban Youth positively.

• Resourceful: Able to identify and research potential contacts and community assets.

• Familiar with Social Media: Understands how to use social media platforms for basic communication and outreach.

• Reliable & Proactive: Someone who can take initiative and manage tasks independently.

• Committed: Willing to dedicate a few hours a week (flexible, can often be done remotely) to help us build Urban Youth from the ground up.

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role, but it offers invaluable experience in charity setup, community engagement, and the satisfaction of contributing directly to a cause that will empower countless young lives.

Ready to help us build strong community connections?

If you're eager to lend your skills to Urban Youth during this exciting startup phase, we'd love to hear from you!

Let's work together to create a brighter future for urban youth!

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising & Grants Volunteer

Are you a proactive and resourceful individual with a passion for securing vital resources? Do you have a knack for research, a persuasive writing style, or a talent for organising engaging events?

Urban Youth is a new youth work charity being established to provide engaging youth work activities, offer positive mentorship, and create safe spaces where young people can thrive and reach their full potential in London. We're currently in the crucial setup phase, and securing initial funding is paramount to getting us off the ground.

We're looking for a dedicated Volunteer for Fundraising & Grants to help us kickstart our financial journey. This is a unique chance to be involved from the very beginning, directly contributing to our ability to reach and support young Londoners.

What will you do?

In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in securing the seed funding we need to get started.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Grant Research & Application: Researching and identifying suitable grant opportunities from trusts, foundations, and corporate social responsibility programs. You'll then assist with or lead on drafting compelling grant applications to secure vital seed funding.

• Fundraising Event Planning: Taking the lead on planning and organizing a range of initial fundraising events and activities. This could involve small community events, online campaigns, or creative initiatives to raise awareness and funds.

• Donor Cultivation Support: Helping to identify potential individual donors or corporate partners and assisting with initial outreach strategies.

• Budgeting & Tracking: Supporting the development of basic fundraising budgets and helping to track income and expenditure for fundraising activities.

Who are we looking for?

We need someone who is not only passionate about empowering young people but also brings practical skills in fundraising and development.

You should be:

• Proactive & Self-Motivated: Able to take initiative, identify opportunities, and drive tasks forward with minimal supervision.

• Strong Researcher: Skilled in finding relevant information, particularly about funding bodies and their criteria.

• Excellent Communicator: Able to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively (essential for grant applications) and comfortable with outreach.

• Organised: Capable of managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and event logistics effectively.

• Creative: Able to think of engaging and effective ways to raise funds and awareness.

• Committed: Willing to dedicate a few hours a week (flexible, some tasks can be done remotely) to help us build Urban Youth from the ground up. Experience in fundraising or bid writing is a bonus, but a strong willingness to learn is just as valued!

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role, but it offers invaluable experience in charity fundraising, grants management, and the immense satisfaction of directly enabling a new organisation to make a profound difference in countless young lives.

Ready to help us build a strong financial foundation?

If you're eager to lend your skills to Urban Youth during this exciting startup phase, we'd love to hear from you!

Let's work together to create a brighter future for urban youth!

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories.

Volunteer Opportunity: Communications & Social Media Volunteer

Are you a social media wizard with a passion for storytelling? Do you know how to craft engaging content that inspires action and amplifies a message?

Urban Youth is a new youth work charity being established to provide engaging youth work activities, offer positive mentorship, and create safe spaces where young people can thrive and reach their full potential in London. We're currently in the crucial setup phase, and we need your help to connect with our audience and build a vibrant online presence.

We're looking for a dedicated Volunteer for Communications & Social Media to help us spread our reach, attract young people to our programmes, and encourage vital support through donations and volunteering. This is a unique chance to be involved from the very beginning, directly influencing our public voice and impact.

What will you do?

In this pivotal role, you'll help us tell the Urban Youth story and engage our community online.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Content Creation: Developing engaging social media posts, stories, and visuals (graphics, short videos) for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (Twitter).

• Audience Engagement: Helping to manage our social media channels, responding to comments, and fostering a positive online community.

• Campaign Support: Assisting with the creation and execution of digital campaigns to recruit young people for our programmes, encourage volunteering, and drive donations.

• Website & Newsletter Support: Contributing to basic website updates or helping to draft content for initial newsletters and email communications.

• Strategy Input: Providing ideas and insights into our overall communications and social media strategy to maximise our reach and impact.

Who are we looking for?

We need someone who is not only passionate about empowering young people but also brings practical skills and creativity in digital communications.

You should be:

• Social Media Savvy: Experienced with various social media platforms and understand what makes content engaging.

• Creative Thinker: Able to generate fresh ideas for content and campaigns.

• Strong Communicator: Excellent written communication skills; able to craft clear, concise, and compelling messages.

• Detail-Oriented: Able to maintain brand consistency and accuracy in all communications.

• Proactive & Reliable: Someone who can take initiative and manage tasks independently.

• Committed: Willing to dedicate a few hours a week (flexible, can often be done remotely) to help us build Urban Youth from the ground up. Experience with graphic design tools (like Canva) or video editing is a bonus!

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role, but it offers invaluable experience in charity communications, digital marketing, and the immense satisfaction of directly enabling a new organisation to make a profound difference in countless young lives.

Ready to help us make some noise?

If you're eager to lend your skills to Urban Youth during this exciting startup phase, we'd love to hear from you!

Let's work together to create a brighter future for urban youth!

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories.

Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator Opportunity

Are you a natural leader with a talent for inspiring and organising people? Do you have experience in volunteer management, HR or a strong desire to build a thriving volunteer community from the ground up?

Urban Youth is a new charity being established to provide engaging youth work activities, offer positive mentorship, and create safe spaces where young people can thrive and reach their full potential in London. We're currently in the crucial setup phase, and a strong, well-supported volunteer team will be the heart of our operations.

We're looking for a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to lead the development and management of our entire volunteer programme. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity to shape how Urban Youth attracts, supports, and empowers the incredible individuals who will drive our mission forward.

What will you do?

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for building and nurturing our volunteer community from day one.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategy & Development: Working with the Founder and Board of Trustees to develop and implement Urban Youth's comprehensive volunteer strategy, policies, and procedures.

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Leading the full recruitment cycle, from writing compelling role descriptions and promoting opportunities to interviewing candidates and managing the onboarding process, ensuring a positive initial experience.

• Training & Support: Coordinating and, where appropriate, delivering essential training for volunteers (e.g., safeguarding, code of conduct) and ensuring they receive ongoing support and supervision.

• Engagement & Retention: Developing initiatives to recognise, appreciate, and retain volunteers, fostering a strong sense of community and commitment.

• Database Management: Establishing and maintaining an efficient system for volunteer records, hours, training, and communications.

• Safeguarding Compliance: Ensuring all volunteers comply with Urban Youth's safeguarding policies, including managing DBS checks and mandatory training requirements.

• Problem Solving: Acting as the primary point of contact for volunteer queries, feedback, and any issues that may arise.

Who are we looking for?

We need someone who is not only deeply passionate about empowering young people but also brings proven leadership and organisational skills to the table.

You should be:

• Experienced: Ideally, you'll have prior experience in volunteer coordination, HR, project management, or a similar role requiring people management and organisational skills.

• Exceptional Communicator: Able to build rapport with diverse individuals, lead meetings, and communicate clearly and inspiringly, both verbally and in writing.

• Highly Organised: Excellent at managing multiple priorities, systems, and processes with a keen eye for detail.

• Empathetic & Supportive: A genuine desire to support others and create a positive, inclusive environment for all volunteers.

• Proactive & Solutions-Oriented: Able to take initiative, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions independently.

• Committed: Willing to dedicate consistent hours per week (flexible, some tasks can be done remotely, with some in-person involvement for training/events) to establish and grow this crucial function.

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role, but it offers unparalleled experience in charity leadership, the chance to build a programme from scratch, and the immense satisfaction of enabling a new organisation to make a profound difference in countless young lives.

Ready to lead our volunteer community?

If you're eager to take on a leadership role and build the volunteer force that will make Urban Youth a success, we'd love to hear from you!

Let's work together to create a brighter future for urban youth!

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories

Role: Head of Local Operations (Scotland & Northern Ireland)

Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Head of Local Operations to lead the launch and on-going delivery of its commissioned research projects in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The focus of these projects will be obtaining and analysing primary and secondary data in order to help smaller community organisations improve their ways of working and effectively report on their impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring their teams deliver these projects within the agreed time-scales and in line with the goals agreed with the commissioning organisations, growing Youth Advantage’s reputation and reach.

Working closely with the Departmental Director, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively contribute to the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, positive local change. They should have excellent leadership, writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.

This role reports directly to the Director of Local Operations.

Volunteer Administrative & Research Support Opportunity

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and eager to make a tangible difference in the setup of a brand-new charity? Do you want to use your administrative and research skills to help build a vibrant community for young people in London?

Urban Youth is a new youth work charity being established to provide engaging youth work activities, offer positive mentorship, and create safe spaces where young people can thrive and reach their full potential. We're currently in the crucial setup phase, laying the groundwork for our mission.

We're looking for a dedicated Volunteer for Administrative & Research Support to provide vital assistance to our Founder and new Board of Trustees. This is a unique chance to be involved from the very beginning, helping to shape the operational backbone of Urban Youth.

What will you do?

In this essential role, you'll provide critical support to get Urban Youth off the ground.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching Compliance: Helping to research essential Charity Commission guidelines, safeguarding best practices, data protection regulations (GDPR), and other legal requirements for charities in the UK.

• Document Preparation: Assisting with drafting, compiling, and organising various documents, including information needed for charity registration, initial policies, and internal records.

• Information Management: Helping to set up and maintain organised digital and physical filing systems, ensuring important documents are easily accessible.

• Policy Development Support: Researching and gathering information to support the development of Urban Youth's initial operational policies (e.g., a basic safeguarding policy, volunteer agreements, data privacy statements).

• General Administrative Tasks: Providing support with tasks like email drafting, scheduling, and preparing materials for initial meetings.

Who are we looking for?

We need someone who is not only passionate about our cause but also brings a solid skillset in administration and research.

You should be:

• Highly Organised: You have an excellent eye for detail and can manage information effectively.

• Proficient with Technology: Comfortable using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets) and online research tools.

• Strong Researcher: Able to efficiently find and summarise key information from various sources.

• Reliable & Proactive: Someone who can take initiative and manage tasks independently.

• Committed: Willing to dedicate a few hours a week (flexible, can often be done remotely) to help us build Urban Youth from the ground up.

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role, but it offers invaluable experience in charity setup and the satisfaction of contributing directly to a cause that will empower countless young lives.

Ready to help us build a strong foundation?

If you're eager to lend your skills to Urban Youth during this exciting startup phase, we'd love to hear from you!

Let's work together to create a brighter future for urban youth!

URBAN YOUTH

Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories.

Role: Activities Volunteer

Commitment: Currently, sessions are run both during the week (mostly in the afternoon) and at weekends (usually on a Saturday). Activity volunteering is a flexible commitment, and you will be able to sign up for the session you like and when you have time. It really is up to you and your availability. 

Location: Life Without Limits Centre - 10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6EN 

Availability: RSBC Events · Events Calendar - https://lu.ma/rsbc

Age:  18+ 

Our Mission Statement: 

RSBC believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. 

By giving young people the essential skills and confidence to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

Our success depends on our values 

Underpinning all RSBC’s work are values embedded in trust and excellence: 

TRUST: Respect and accountability 

ENERGY: Straight talking and constantly learning 

AMBITION: Confronting reality and driving results 

MOTIVATION: Vision impaired children and young people are our number one priority, and we look for solutions, not problems 

What will I be doing?

Our amazing Activity Volunteers play a key role in supporting blind children and young people to take part in a variety of activities. These range from sports, creative (singing, performing, art), audiobook club and day trips. Our activities are designed for blind young people to meet new friends, gain confidence, learn new skills/sports, and become more independent. The skills you have developed in your career and personal life will be invaluable to our young people. 

Key Tasks and Main Duties 

Face-to-face activities 

• 1:1 sighted guiding from and to public transport locations 

• practical support onsite 

• supporting the sessions 

• facilitate social interaction between the participants 

Who are you?

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow RSBC’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for RSBC. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of sight problems. 

What’s in it for me?

RSBC offers the opportunity to gain insight and experience into helping others with sight issues. As part of your volunteering, you will have access to Sighted Guide training, a training session designed to help you understand the issues and complexities of sight problems and give you the ability to help others navigate the world.

RSBC also provides paid expenses for your volunteering experience, you can claim up to £10 per day.

RSBC can also provide references and impact reports from your volunteering if required. 

You will be fully supported in your role by our team of expert and compassionate service delivery team.

Develop or utilise your skills – As a volunteer, you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to develop new skills or use those you already have, which can help to build your CV, boost your employability and give you a sense of satisfaction. 

What's in it for the Community? 

Make a difference to people’s lives

Help in your community

Help deliver creative services to help people with sighted issues feel included in the world around them.

Make a direct and tangible difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children and young people. 

Safeguarding:

Due to the nature of the role, before you can begin volunteering with RSBC there are some required safeguarding checks which will need to be completed.

All RSBC volunteers undergo an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by RSBC) and must provide two references.

All volunteers will also be booked onto safeguarding training.

RSBC risk assesses all its services and activities.

Next Steps: 

If this sounds like you, please fill out an expression of interest, and one of our volunteer team members will get back to you!