An exciting volunteering opportunity has become available with YoCO (Youth Challenge Oxfordshire). We are looking for a group leader to assist in delivering our 18 month programme to young people aged 13-21 in Wantage.
This includes a 5 day UK residential trip and is an incredible opportunity to inspire young people to grow in confidence and build resilience through personal challenge.
A GROUP LEADER's ROLE IS TO :
* Lead a 2 hour group session every Wednesday from 6-8pm during term time.
* Follow the new programme: ME (who am I), US (where do I fit?) and THEM (Connecting to community and global causes).
* Create a safe, fun, inclusive environment and support the learning and personal development of all the young people.
* Plan with the group and support team, fundraising activities and accompany the group to some events which may be at weekends
* Lead the group on a 5 day UK residential trip organised by us..
* Update staff on the group's progress and any issues arising within the group.
* Attend an induction meeting with the Community Development Manager and complete a DBS check.
* Complete First Aid and Safeguarding training, funded by us.
GROUP LEADERS NEED:
· To be enthusiastic about working with vulnerable young people and to have a commitment to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential. To have the ability to provide a positive role model for young people and to build a good rapport and trust.
· To have good listening skills and a non-judgmental attitude.
· Prove satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced with list checks
· Be willing to travel on a 5 day UK residential
· Enjoy being part of a team.
EXPENSES WILL BE PAID
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is an established Oxfordshire charity with a mission to help vulnerable young people aged We have now run over 15 separate groups across Oxfordshire since the charity's inception, helping and supporting over 160 young people.
The Youth Challenge Oxfordshire programme, designed by educational experts within the charity, helps young people manage and overcome today's challenges, which can come in many forms including, pressures of social media, bullying, mental health challenges, lack of confidence, peer pressure to take risks.
Weekly sessions include a programme of education, team-work, leadership, health awareness, volunteering & community development, fund raising projects and residential trips within the UK. Through this the young people develop a greater awareness and appreciation of the lives of others and a greater level of confidence, personal development and resilience so that they can realise their own potential to be effective citizens and to make good personal life choices that will set them up for a bright future. This is a great opportunity for those who thrive when working with young people
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Pay: £1.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WANTAGE VOLUNTEER LEADER
Expected start date: 01/10/2025