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Youth Leader
Organisation Details
St John Ambulance
Sub theme: Children, Disability, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: University of Manchester Student Volunteering Group – a really rewarding way to put your first aid skills into practice. Anyone who is a current student at the university can join as a Student Volunteer and Student Volunteers can choose to continue their journey with us after they graduate! Collectively, Student Volunteers across the country contribute many thousands of hours to St John Ambulance. You could be keeping the crowd safe at football matches, supporting your local hospital’s Emergency Department, taking care of logistics or supporting young people to become the next generation of lifesavers, and more.
Why Get Involved?
It looks great on your CV – there are lots of opportunities to improve your teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while gaining new experiences.
Meet new people and have fun – take a break from your studies and come along to some fantastic sessions and socials.
Learn life-saving skills - you’ll have the chance to learn valuable first aid skills such as how to perform CPR, how to treat a burn, and how to help someone who is choking, alongside Student Volunteering Groups often hosting external speakers.
Gain hands-on experience as a volunteer – as a Student Volunteer you can put your first aid skills into practice by volunteering at St John Ambulance events and activities. It’s a great way to gain experience of working in different environments especially if you’re studying a healthcare degree (but its not mandatory).
Why Get Involved?
It looks great on your CV – there are lots of opportunities to improve your teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while gaining new experiences.
Meet new people and have fun – take a break from your studies and come along to some fantastic sessions and socials.
Learn life-saving skills - you’ll have the chance to learn valuable first aid skills such as how to perform CPR, how to treat a burn, and how to help someone who is choking, alongside Student Volunteering Groups often hosting external speakers.
Gain hands-on experience as a volunteer – as a Student Volunteer you can put your first aid skills into practice by volunteering at St John Ambulance events and activities. It’s a great way to gain experience of working in different environments especially if you’re studying a healthcare degree (but its not mandatory).
Description of role: Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders 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. Variety of locations available across Greater Manchester and beyond...
Ordinarily meeting on a weekday evening, but role development allows for opportunities outside of this.
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. Variety of locations available across Greater Manchester and beyond...
Ordinarily meeting on a weekday evening, but role development allows for opportunities outside of this.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Administration, Event Planning, Fundraising, IT Skills, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Public Speaking, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening
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: 0
Location:
Fifth Floor, Faulkner House, Faulkner Street
Manchester
M1 4DY