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Volunteer Arts & Crafts Youth Worker
Organisation Details
Empower Youth Zones
Sub theme: Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: EMPOWER is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford.
We give young people from a diverse range of backgrounds access to incredible facilities in a vibrant, purpose-built space packed with engaging activities, the opportunity to make friends, develop new skills, unlock their potential and have fun.
This is passionate and properly funded youth provision: a dedicated partnership between young people, their local community, local authorities and a dedicated following of patrons and supporters.
We are providing a new narrative. One that focuses on celebrating the strengths of young people and our communities.
Our Vision
Children and young people in Manchester and Salford are inspired to lead healthy, happy, safe and successful lives.
Our Mission
Empower provides children and young people with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to.
We give young people from a diverse range of backgrounds access to incredible facilities in a vibrant, purpose-built space packed with engaging activities, the opportunity to make friends, develop new skills, unlock their potential and have fun.
This is passionate and properly funded youth provision: a dedicated partnership between young people, their local community, local authorities and a dedicated following of patrons and supporters.
We are providing a new narrative. One that focuses on celebrating the strengths of young people and our communities.
Our Vision
Children and young people in Manchester and Salford are inspired to lead healthy, happy, safe and successful lives.
Our Mission
Empower provides children and young people with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to.
Description of role: ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our Volunteer Arts and Crafts Youth Workers help us to deliver arts and crafts sessions that bring young people together to celebrate creativity. They support young people’s creative skills and encourage them to explore new ideas through art to build their confidence, social skills and overall wellbeing.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO BE DOING?
- Helping deliver arts sessions with our staff whilst going with the flow of the creativity of our young people
- Motivating young people to actively participate in sessions
- Building positive relationships with young people across the youth zone
- Working collaboratively with the Arts Coordinator and other members of staff to support the delivery of sessions (and if you’re confident enough, to lead!)
- Supporting young people with additional needs
- Acting as a positive role model for young people
Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued and cared for
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU AND OUR YOUNG PEOPLE?
You will gain new skills and develop existing ones whilst making a significant contribution to the lives of the young people. You will become part of our team and our young people will have a great time. You will enhance your CV whilst also being there as a positive role model to many of our young people. After 3 months of committed volunteering, a reference can be provided. The benefits really are endless!
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Interest or experience in Arts & Crafts would be great but if not, a willingness to learn and passion to get involved
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Is organised and efficient
- Shares the same values of SYZ
- Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Our Volunteer Arts and Crafts Youth Workers help us to deliver arts and crafts sessions that bring young people together to celebrate creativity. They support young people’s creative skills and encourage them to explore new ideas through art to build their confidence, social skills and overall wellbeing.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO BE DOING?
- Helping deliver arts sessions with our staff whilst going with the flow of the creativity of our young people
- Motivating young people to actively participate in sessions
- Building positive relationships with young people across the youth zone
- Working collaboratively with the Arts Coordinator and other members of staff to support the delivery of sessions (and if you’re confident enough, to lead!)
- Supporting young people with additional needs
- Acting as a positive role model for young people
Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued and cared for
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU AND OUR YOUNG PEOPLE?
You will gain new skills and develop existing ones whilst making a significant contribution to the lives of the young people. You will become part of our team and our young people will have a great time. You will enhance your CV whilst also being there as a positive role model to many of our young people. After 3 months of committed volunteering, a reference can be provided. The benefits really are endless!
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Interest or experience in Arts & Crafts would be great but if not, a willingness to learn and passion to get involved
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Is organised and efficient
- Shares the same values of SYZ
- Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM, Sunday 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: 4
Location:
1 Queens Avenue
Salford
M6 5EJ