Youth Support & Wellbeing Volunteer

Youth Support & Wellbeing Volunteer

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
CB24 1BU, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Reading & WritingYouth work
Community & familyEducationChildrenYouth
Suitable for under 18's

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Ruth Kugumikiriza

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Blossomify Community Interest Company

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Summary

Looking for warm volunteers to support our Level Up Project, a weekly youth session that promotes mental wellbeing & confidence.

Detailed description

What you’ll be doing:

  • Encouraging participation through board games and discussion
  • Helping young people feel safe, included and confident
  • Supporting literacy & story-reading
  • Building positive relationships and being a trusted adult presence
  • Assisting the session lead with setup, activities and supervision

Who this role is for:

  • People who enjoy working with children and young people
  • Those interested in education, youth work, wellbeing or community support
  • Volunteers who are patient, encouraging and non-judgemental
  • No teaching experience required, full guidance and support provided

What volunteers gain:

  • Experience in youth work, education and wellbeing support
  • The chance to make a real difference to young people’s confidence and mental health
  • Training, support and references (where appropriate)
  • A friendly, values-led team environment

Time commitment:

  • Saturdays or Tuesdays, 1–2 hours per week (flexible where possible)
  • Based in Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire and/or in Northstowe, South Cambridgeshire

Safeguarding:

Blossomify CIC is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

All volunteers will be required to complete safeguarding checks and basic training

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs

🤝 Extra support

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About Blossomify Community Interest Company

We help support young people to integrate into the community. We offer fun afterschool activities including life skills workshops, literacy sessions, and Creative Arts. We also run post-16 support including CV clinics and employability training sessions.