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Empower Young Lives: Join the Team That Makes a Real Difference

Opportunity hosted by: Salford Youth Zone

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Empower Young Lives: Join the Team That Makes a Real Difference

Opportunity hosted by: Salford Youth Zone
Description:

Volunteer Roles Available
• Volunteer Sports Youth Worker
• Volunteer Catering & Tuckshop Youth Worker
• Volunteer Music Youth Worker
• Volunteer Media Youth Worker

What volunteers will do:
Volunteers at Empower Youth Zones support young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a safe, inclusive and youth led environment. Working alongside experienced youth work staff, volunteers help create positive sessions where young people feel welcomed, listened to and supported.
Depending on the role, volunteers may support sports activities, music and creative sessions, media projects, or food and tuckshop provision. Across all roles, volunteers work directly with young people, encouraging participation, building confidence and modelling positive behaviour.

Volunteers are not expected to lead sessions alone or manage behaviour independently. The focus is on relationship building, offering encouragement and helping young people make positive choices in a relaxed, informal setting.
All volunteers must follow Empower Youth Zones’ safeguarding policies, maintain professional boundaries and promote equality, respect and inclusion. Full induction, training and ongoing support are provided, and no previous youth work experience is required.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic community youth setting.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
Wards opportunity based in: Pendleton & Charlestown
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Automatic opening doors, Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets, The volunteering location is not accessible
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

Relevant skills in sport, music, media or catering are welcome, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as important. Volunteers can develop these skills through the role, with full training and support provided.

Before starting, all volunteers will complete Level 2 Safeguarding Working with Children training and will learn what it means to work safely, professionally and positively with young people in a youth work setting.

Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes