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Play and youth volunteers
Organisation Details
Manchester Young Lives
Activity type: Children, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Manchester Young Lives has provided free open access play and youth provision to children and young people aged 6 to 18 years from disadvantaged backgrounds for 54 years. The charity’s origins lie in the development of adventure playgrounds built and run by local communities using volunteers; today the charity has 3 purpose-built adventure playgrounds in Ardwick, Moss side and Wythenshawe which are used by hundreds of children and young people each week, we also deliver play and youth from satellite spaces in Higher Blackley and Brooklands.
The charity also runs a Post 16 programme which prepares young people aged 16 to 24 years with an Education Health Care Plan to enter training or employment by offering a programme of Functional skills qualifications and enrichment activities. Our Youth Engagement Team engages marginalised young people 16 to 24 years via our street-based detached programme, referring them into services where necessary to improve their future career opportunities.
OUR MISSION
Manchester Young Lives mission is to promote the social and educational inclusion of children and young people. We believe everyone can improve their life chances through learning and make a successful transition to adult life given the right opportunities, support and guidance.
The charity also runs a Post 16 programme which prepares young people aged 16 to 24 years with an Education Health Care Plan to enter training or employment by offering a programme of Functional skills qualifications and enrichment activities. Our Youth Engagement Team engages marginalised young people 16 to 24 years via our street-based detached programme, referring them into services where necessary to improve their future career opportunities.
OUR MISSION
Manchester Young Lives mission is to promote the social and educational inclusion of children and young people. We believe everyone can improve their life chances through learning and make a successful transition to adult life given the right opportunities, support and guidance.
Description of role: Play and youth volunteers – volunteering on our afterschool play and youth sessions delivering positive activities at one of our 3 adventure playgrounds.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Customer Service, Event Planning, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday PM, Friday PM
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2.5 per week
Location:
Woodhouse Lane Wythenshawe
Greater Manchester
M22 9TF