Youth Coaches To Work With Young People Volunteer Roles
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- You will be mentoring a Black or Brown person aged between 10 -25.
- Being a mentor who can relate to their experience as Black or Brown person you will support your mentee to help them to achieve and identify goals, helping to navigate the barriers to inclusion and assist them in achieving their goals,
- With the additional qualities of relatability and understanding, you will develop a trusting, supportive and non-judgemental relationship, by providing emotional, social and practical support to boost confidence and independence.
- You will support your mentee to make social connections with their local community, services or groups.
- You will have fun, as you laugh, reflect and overcome challenges together, igniting imagination, and being inspired by your mentee as you join on their journey to positive change.
- You will be contributing to making the voices of our Black and Brown Youth Advisory Council members, to not only be heard, but to be a reality. They told us that diversity in mentoring matters, and they want to see more of it. They felt that having mentors who look like them brings a different approach, relatability and understanding to their mentoring experience.
What impact will this have?
- With 9 out of 10 of the young people we work with saying that having a mentor has significantly improved their life, your skills and experiences are needed and will have a positive impact.
- We have a waiting list of young people looking for someone like you. You can be that someone in a young persons life that perhaps you wish you had, someone who can inspire, support and motivate a young person who looks like or identifies with you. All you need is time, commitment and your own experience of life, and we’ll help you with the rest.
Commitment
- We ask volunteers to commit to delivering mentoring1–2-hour a week, over a period of 24 sessions. Through mentee and mentor testimonies we have seen the positive impact holding sessions in person vs online has, and so we would ask any perspective volunteers to be prepared to be available for all in person sessions should this be the required need of your mentee.
- Attend monthly online group supervisions held weekday evenings. Supervisions are a great place to meet other mentors, share skills and ideas around mentoring, hear from organisation who can enhance your mentoring experience as well get support with the challenges you may face
Training
Through our comprehensive training and ongoing support, you will develop skills in positive psychology and coaching style techniques, cover topics including safeguarding, confidentiality, the person-centred approach and the growth mindset all of which will help you to effectively support someone to making steps towards positive change.
What else do I need to know?
- A DBS check is required
- In person sessions will take place near to where your mentee lives, within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea boroughs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RollaDome All Skate, a cherished community cornerstone, is dedicated to fostering the growth of roller sports across London. We are looking to expand our talented team with both experienced roller sports coaches and those interested in training to become one. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vibrant sports community and help individuals of all ages develop their skills in roller sports.
Job Description: As a Roller Sports Coach at RollaDome All Skate, you will deliver dynamic and effective roller sports training sessions. Your role will be crucial in developing the skills of participants, ensuring they receive high-quality coaching in a positive and inclusive environment.
Hours: 2 - 16 hours per week, flexible to suit your availability. Day time, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are typically required to meet our training schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and execute engaging roller sports sessions.
· Lead and participate in a variety of activities, including lessons, community projects, and social events.
· Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by adhering to strict safety protocols.
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching sessions to ensure continuous improvement.
· Maintain clear and positive communication with participants and other team members.
Essential Criteria:
· Proven experience in wheeled sports, specifically roller-skating or inline skating.
· Excellent communication and strong organizational skills.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain a motivational presence within the team.
· High levels of self-motivation and the capacity to work independently.
· Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
Desirable Criteria:
· Formal training or qualifications in sports coaching, education, or a related field.
· Experience in mentoring or leadership within community projects or youth programs.
· Familiarity with administrative tasks associated with sports coaching.
Benefits:
· Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
· Professional development opportunities including access to specialized training in roller sports coaching techniques.
· The chance to connect with experienced coaches and professionals in the sports coaching community.
· Personal fulfilment from significantly contributing to the community and promoting active, healthy lifestyles among children and young people.
Application Process: If you are passionate about roller sports and have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application by sharing your CV and an engaging covering letter.
RollaDome All Skate is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A cancer diagnosis brings extra expense from day one. Every child or young person with a cancer diagnosis has a short-term disability and needs to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The forms are long and complex and sometimes families need advice or support to ensure they include enough information to receive the correct level of financial support.
Your empathy, understanding and ability to identify the key information to enable families and young people to claim financial assistance will have a tremendous impact easing stress and allowing them to concentrate on supporting themselves physically and emotionally.
You will be an important part of the team and provide practical support to young people and families completing DLA and PIP forms which can seem lengthy and daunting to young people, and families. Each family’s needs are different, however support via benefits such as DLA and PIP are usually one of the first recommendations made to families seeking financial advice.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing face to face to support to families of children and young people with a diagnosis of cancer
- Actively listening to families and asking relevant questions to enable them to identify specific support needs
- Supporting families to complete complex forms to enable them to claim DLA or PIP
- As a key part of the team recognise when to ask for other team members for advice or support
This will include:
- Looking at the DLA/PIP form with the family or young person
- Explaining the information Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) needs
- Coaching the family to include as much detail in their answers as necessary
The practical support required for this role will vary from taking the time to read through an application with a young person or family, who require a second opinion. Others may require questions to be re-phrased to simplify them and make them more applicable to their lived experience.
You will be providing guidance on how to answer the questions on the forms and useful information to include. It may occasionally include filling in the form with the family/young person when they are not able to complete it themselves
Booking slots will be flexible to meet the individual need (30 minutes up to 2 hours)
There is scope and opportunity in this role for development into supporting families or young people with appeals.
What we’ll give you:
- The satisfaction of using your skills and talents to make a tangible difference in the lives of young cancer patients
- A solid introduction and first-hand experience of working in the charity sector with the opportunity to meet other Teams across the organisation and gain a clear insight into the day-to-day work of Young Lives vs Cancer
- Full induction and training with support from a dedicated volunteer manager
- The support of a friendly and knowledgeable team
- Experience of working with a social care team and opportunity to develop communication and planning skills and advocating for families
- Experience of working with and directly supporting children and young people with cancer and their families
- And of course, we’ll cover any out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Volunteering Policy!
You should be able to volunteer for 2 hours per week during Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm at our Home from Home in London WC1. We are flexible as to days or times to fit in with your other commitments.
We may close applications for this role early depending on applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a mentor on our young peoples programmes, your support will:
- Empower your mentee to help them achieve and identify goals to get them where they want to be, through encouraging your mentee to consider future options and assist them in developing strategies to attain their goals.
- Develop a trusting, supportive and non-judgemental relationship, to support them through their challenges by providing emotional, social and practical support to boost confidence and independence.
- Support your mentee to make social connections with their local community, services or groups and refer and signpost them to other organisations providing more specialist support if needed.
What impact will this have?
- By becoming a mentor with Unfold, you will be supporting those who often face exclusion, this as, although we are open to everyone, 93% of our service users are from racialised groups, 60% of our referrals come from other supporting service and we have also adapted our services to support Afghan evacuees
- With the opportunity to be a mentor for a young person on our Asylum Seeker programme, you will be a welcoming and reliable person of support in often difficult and challenging times, supporting the navigation of achieving goals in new environment.
- With 89% of the young people we work with saying that having a mentor has improved their life, your skills and experiences are needed and will have a positive impact.
Commitment
- We ask volunteers to commit to delivering mentoring1–2-hour a week, over a period of 24 sessions. Through mentee and mentor testimonies we have seen the positive impact holding sessions in person vs online has, and so we would ask any perspective volunteers to be prepared to be available for all in person session should this be the required need of your mentee.
- Attend monthly online group supervisions held weekday evenings. Supervisions are a great place to meet other mentors, share skills and ideas around mentoring, hear from organisation who can enhance your mentoring experience as well get support with the challenges you may face.
Training
- We provide training based in positive psychology building skills that are transferrable, such as empathic leadership, coaching-style approaches, the growth mindset, mentoring, inclusion and more and an additional 1 hour training for mentors supporting asylum seekers.
- Throughout your mentoring journey, we’re always on hand to help, with ongoing support from a designated Programme Officer, as well as a range of tailored resources.
Background checks
- A DBS check is required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us: RollaDome All Skate is a charity that champions the power of roller sports to foster engagement, educate, and empower children, young people, and marginalized communities. Our dynamic team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill the role of Volunteer Assistant Roller Sports Coach. This is your chance to make a significant impact, promoting an active, healthy lifestyle while developing personal and community well-being through sports.
The Role: As a Volunteer Assistant Coach, you will work closely with our Head Coaches to deliver top-notch roller sports training. Your involvement will help shape the experiences of diverse groups, fostering their skills in roller and inline skating across various London locations during weekends, evenings, and school holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and executing roller sports sessions.
• Support the ongoing development of participants by maintaining a supportive and motivational training environment.
• Implement safety protocols to ensure participant well-being.
• Participate in and possibly lead activities during traditional lessons, community projects, clubs, discos, and events.
• Continually monitor and evaluate coaching sessions to maximize effectiveness.
What You’ll Gain:
• Training and Development: Access specialized training in roller sports coaching techniques and gain hands-on experience.
• Networking and Mentorship: Connect with experienced coaches and enhance your professional network within the sports coaching community.
• Personal Fulfillment: Play an essential role in the positive development of young individuals and their families, contributing to a healthier, more active society.
Who We Are Looking For:
• Individuals with some experience in wheeled sports, particularly roller-skating or inline skating.
• Those who enjoy working with children and young people and are available during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Excellent communicators with strong organizational skills who are motivated to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.
Commitment: This volunteer role offers flexible scheduling to fit your availability, with travel and lunch allowances provided. RollaDome All Skate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and adherence to our policies is essential.
Apply Now: Ready to make a difference? Visit our website for more information and apply today at RollaDome All Skate - Volunteer Application. Join us and be a part of an inspiring journey that shapes lives through the joy of roller sports!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RollaDome All Skate is a charity that champions the power of roller sports to foster engagement, educate, and empower children, young people, and marginalised communities. Our dynamic team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill the role of Volunteer Assistant Roller Sports Coach. This is your chance to make a significant impact, promoting an active, healthy lifestyle while developing personal and community well-being through sports.
The Role: As a Volunteer Assistant Coach, you will work closely with our Head Coaches to deliver top-notch roller sports training. Your involvement will help shape the experiences of diverse groups, fostering their skills in roller and inline skating across various London locations during weekends, evenings, and school holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in planning and executing roller sports sessions.
· Support the ongoing development of participants by maintaining a supportive and motivational training environment.
· Implement safety protocols to ensure participant well-being.
· Participate in and possibly lead activities during traditional lessons, community projects, clubs, discos, and events.
· Continually monitor and evaluate coaching sessions to maximise effectiveness.
What You’ll Gain:
· Training and Development: Access specialised training in roller sports coaching techniques and gain hands-on experience.
· Networking and Mentorship: Connect with experienced coaches and enhance your professional network within the sports coaching community.
· Personal Fulfillment: Play an essential role in the positive development of young individuals and their families, contributing to a healthier, more active society.
Who We Are Looking For:
· Individuals with some experience in wheeled sports, particularly roller-skating or inline skating.
· Those who enjoy working with children and young people and are available during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
· Excellent communicators with strong organisational skills who are motivated to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.
Commitment: This volunteer role offers flexible scheduling to fit your availability, with travel and lunch allowances provided. RollaDome All Skate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and adherence to our policies is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Volunteer Assistant Roller Sports Coach, you will be instrumental in delivering engaging and effective roller sports training sessions. This role is pivotal in fostering the skills and development of participants from various backgrounds, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience and Skills:
· Prior experience in wheeled sports, specifically roller-skating or inline skating.
· Ability to assist in planning and executing sports sessions effectively.
· Competence in implementing safety protocols and ensuring the well-being of all participants.
· Capable of actively participating in and potentially leading diverse activities including lessons, community projects, and social events.
· Strong observational skills to continually monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching sessions.
2. Personal Qualities and Attributes:
· A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
· Excellent communication skills, capable of maintaining clear and positive communication with participants and team members.
· Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
· A motivational presence within the team, fostering a supportive and inclusive training environment.
· High levels of self-motivation and independence, with the initiative to seek continuous personal and professional development.
3. Availability:
· Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and school holidays as required by the training schedule.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Educational Background:
· Formal training or qualifications in sports coaching, education, or a related field would be beneficial.
2. Additional Skills:
· Previous experience in a mentoring or leadership role within community projects or youth programs.
· Familiarity with administrative tasks related to sports coaching such as maintaining attendance records and session assessments.
Benefits of the Role:
· Professional Development: Gain access to specialized training in roller sports coaching techniques.
· Networking Opportunities: Connect with experienced coaches and professionals in the sports coaching community.
· Personal Fulfilment: Contribute significantly to the community by promoting active and healthy lifestyles among children and young people.
Commitment: This volunteer position is flexible and designed to accommodate your availability, with necessary expenses such as travel and meals provided. Commitment to the safeguarding policies of RollaDome All Skate is mandatory.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.
We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.
During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.
Requirements
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We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
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A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.
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Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check.
What you’ll get in return
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You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress, and have fun along the way!
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Regular social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches
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Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.
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Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication
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The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain
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Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-up to our popular events
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Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
Volunteer applications from people with disabilities/men/LGBTQ+ people/people of colour are especially welcomed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The BGF Foundation is looking for up to three new trustees to support our ambitious grant-making plans.
Our purpose is to support young people throughout the UK. Launched in 2022, the BGF Foundation is an independent charitable foundation. It is supported by cornerstone funding from BGF, an investment company that provides growth capital for small and mid-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland.
We harness the financial resources, leadership and expertise of BGF, its portfolio companies and talent network – collectively one of the UK’s largest and most active entrepreneurial networks. The Foundation has ambassadors in every region who work with us to identify local charities, coordinate pro bono support and build long-term partnerships with them.
To date we have provided multi-year grants to growing charities that support young people: MyBnk, Leadership Through Sport and Business and Social Enterprise Academy. We have also supported a number of charities with smaller individual grants.
We have undergone a strategic review and our focus will now be on open funding rounds for ambitious youth charities who are ready to scale their impact. We focus on areas where our funding, skills, networks and knowledge can make the most impact. These are enterprise, education, employment, mental health and physical wellbeing.
This is a pivotal time for the Foundation, and key to our future success will be up to three new trustees that can broaden our diversity and add to the skills and perspectives of the Board to support this new strategic approach.
We are especially interested in those with expertise in the charity sector (grant-making, strategy and governance), supporting growing charities, or working with young people.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary.
Trustees will be appointed for a term of three years.
To apply, please submit a CV and short letter outlining your motivation for applying through our website.
Deadine for applications is 5pm on 23 May.
BGF is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age, nationality or socio-economic background. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide personal information related to diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment processes and implement the necessary interventions that promote greater equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
The BGF Foundation provides grant funding and pro bono support to charities that are supporting young people throughout the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a lasting impact! - MENTORS NEEDED!
Calling all undergraduates, postgraduates, corporates/ professionals, and anyone eager to inspire young people!
Become a mentor and make a lasting impact on young people in Hackney aged 9-18 years. We are looking for individuals ready to inspire, guide, and empower our youth. Join us in shaping bright futures!
What is the Best You Can Be Mentoring Programme?
The Best You can Be Mentoring Programme is a community-led initiative supported by the Mercers fund. It aims to engage young boys and girls from the ages 9-18 years of ethnic minority backgrounds living in or attending a school in Hackney, in a 12- month mentoring relationship.
The programme focuses on three key areas:
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Improving school engagement
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Educational attainment
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Supporting young people in building future plans
Activities might include helping with homework, helping students with reading, writing, maths and science, life skills, understanding the working world and sharing skills and experiences, playing a board game, financial literacy support, CV writing, writing an article for the mentoring magazine and group trips to places of interest.
Note: Mentors must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and a comprehensive mentoring and safeguarding training programme before being matched with a student. The ACS will cover the cost of the DBS check and provide training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This volunteer role involves being available for a mix of weekly drop-in IT sessions in which you will provide ‘floating support’ as well as pre-arranged one-to-one sessions in order to help clients complete more specific tasks relevant to them.
Digital Inclusion provides a crucial resource, helping people to take positive steps to improve their lives, by overcoming digital exclusion, accessing learning and securing work. In an average session, clients undertake independent learning and tasks, such as; completing searches on the internet, formatting documents and using email, paying bills, filling in forms etc
Increasingly, clients are asking for help with social media platforms, such as; logging into Facebook account, creating a LinkedIn profile or Instagram account to promote their business, or help with blogging.
How does this role make a difference?
All of life’s activities - including job seeking, accessing and managing benefits and housing - take place online. Clients without IT skills are hugely disadvantaged. This role provides clients with support, helping them to overcome initial fears or learning barriers. With increasing confidence, they will be able to access the internet independently.
Who will you be helping?
Users are adults from diverse backgrounds and can range from those who are complete computer beginners, learning the basics of IT, to those needing access to the resource for learning, job search or managing household finances. The service helps clients seeking to address digital skills gaps and improve their confidence in order to access the internet.
What will you be doing?
- Meeting clients and carrying out weekly, one-to-one coaching sessions
- For the remaining time, offering ‘floating support’ to other clients, such as completing searches on the internet, formatting documents and using email
· Helping new clients to complete an IT Initial Basic Skills Assessment
What are we looking for?
- Although advanced technical skills are not required, a good understanding of MS Office (Word and Excel mostly) and a breadth of experience in using the internet are essential in order to coach and help vulnerable clients develop their skills.
- The confidence and willingness to work closely with clients and actively approach them where required.
· You have some experience assisting or coaching others.
· You are patient, a good listener and have the ability to motivate others.
· You are available for a period of at least six months to give you time to develop a rapport and fulfil learning objectives with the clients.
What is the time commitment?
We are looking to have open access sessions for clients twice a week, days will depend on your availability. one-to-one sessions can be arranged to fit with these days.
We are asking for a 6 months commitment to enable you to build trusting relationships with clients and develop in your role. Volunteers find this goes very quickly!
How will you be supported?
· There is ongoing support by the Learning and Employment Manager.
· Free access to a range of e-learning modules on the Centre’s online e-learning platform
· You will be reimbursed for reasonable and agreed ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses such as travel, and also lunch if volunteering a full day.
What is the recruitment procedure?
Application form> Informal interview> Ideally two reference checks> DBS check> Trial period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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KEEN London Volunteer Coach
KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.
We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, and personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.
During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.
Our Volunteer Coaches are the backbone of a KEEN London session! If you're free some Saturdays between 10am and 2.30pm, please come and join us.
What we ask of volunteers:
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We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
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A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.
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Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check.
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Help our athletes access the activities and games at our sessions. You’ll support our athletes to engage with the session, and have fun while they’re doing it.
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Support athletes to achieve their goals. You’ll help our Service Coordinators develop goals for our athletes, track their progress, and give them lots of encouragement along the way.
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Work as a team to develop creative ways of engaging with the athletes. You’ll work together to come up with new games, develop resources, and plan activities.
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Get moving. We want our athletes to enjoy being active, making friends, and trying new things - and we want you to join in with them!
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Have fun! Our athletes love working with energetic and enthusiastic people, and we’ll ensure that all your hard work will be rewarded with a great time.
What you’ll get in return:
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You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress and have fun along the way!
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Regular volunteer social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches
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Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.
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Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication
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The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain
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Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-ups to our popular events
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Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
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References after a reasonable period of volunteering
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Access to Charity Worker Discounts after 5 sessions of volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
KEEN London Volunteer Coach
KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.
We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, and personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.
During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.
Our Volunteer Coaches are the backbone of a KEEN London session! If you're free some Saturdays between 10am and 2.30pm, please come and join us.
What we ask of volunteers:
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We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
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A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.
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Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check.
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Help our athletes access the activities and games at our sessions. You’ll support our athletes to engage with the session, and have fun while they’re doing it.
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Support athletes to achieve their goals. You’ll help our Service Coordinators develop goals for our athletes, track their progress, and give them lots of encouragement along the way.
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Work as a team to develop creative ways of engaging with the athletes. You’ll work together to come up with new games, develop resources, and plan activities.
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Get moving. We want our athletes to enjoy being active, making friends, and trying new things - and we want you to join in with them!
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Have fun! Our athletes love working with energetic and enthusiastic people, and we’ll ensure that all your hard work will be rewarded with a great time.
What you’ll get in return:
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You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress and have fun along the way!
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Regular volunteer social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches
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Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.
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Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication
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The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain
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Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-ups to our popular events
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Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
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A reference after a reasonable period of volunteering
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Access to Charity Worker Discounts after 5 sessions of volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
KEEN London Volunteer Coach
KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.
We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, and personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.
During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.
Our Volunteer Coaches are the backbone of a KEEN London session! If you're free some Saturdays between 10am and 2.30pm, please come and join us.
What we ask of volunteers:
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We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
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A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.
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Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check.
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Help our athletes access the activities and games at our sessions. You’ll support our athletes to engage with the session, and have fun while they’re doing it.
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Support athletes to achieve their goals. You’ll help our Service Coordinators develop goals for our athletes, track their progress, and give them lots of encouragement along the way.
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Work as a team to develop creative ways of engaging with the athletes. You’ll work together to come up with new games, develop resources, and plan activities.
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Get moving. We want our athletes to enjoy being active, making friends, and trying new things - and we want you to join in with them!
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Have fun! Our athletes love working with energetic and enthusiastic people, and we’ll ensure that all your hard work will be rewarded with a great time.
What you’ll get in return:
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You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress and have fun along the way!
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Regular volunteer social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches
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Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.
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Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication
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The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain
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Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-ups to our popular events
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Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
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References after a reasonable period of volunteering
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Access to Charity Worker Discounts after 5 sessions of volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Island Lead Volunteer is a key volunteer leadership role within Scouting with responsibility for providing outstanding management and support for the groups within the County. The primary focus for the Island Lead Volunteer is to ensure that Scouting is able to reach every young person in Jersey; open to all regardless of faith, colour or social background, because we believe Scouting has the ability to change lives.
This is achieved by leading the team of Group Lead Volunteers, and other Island appointments as well as working with the Growth and Communities Team (employed staff) to provide enough places to meet the demand for Scouting, and by ensuring that every youth member has access to a high-quality balanced programme that is challenging, relevant and rewarding.
As our Island Lead Volunteer, you'll get the opportunity to lead Jersey through transformation and develop working in teams, and look at extending the reach of scouting to all parts of the county and for all those who want to become involved. You will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Jersey.
Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, and the skills you can gain by doing this really can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader, and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving, all within a supportive environment.
If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the Island Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.