1:1 youth work volunteer

Dates/Times: Weekdays during school/office hours (9-5pm)

Main tasks will include:

• Attending 1:1 engagement sessions with young people within schools/colleges
• Creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment for young people where they can discuss any issues they are experiencing in relation to their loved one being in prison
• Keeping accurate case notes and outcomes from each of the meeting/s to feed back to referral services, teachers and youth project coordinator where required
• Encouraging young people to form peer support networks with one another
• Adhering to Nepacs code of conduct, policies and safeguarding procedures

Location: School/colleges across the north east (on an ad-hoc basis)

To apply: Please download an application form from our Volunteer Opportunities page Volunteer | Nepacs of our website or contact: volunteering@nepacs.co.uk , or ring us on 0191 375 7278.

Skills

• Passion for supporting children and young people
• Friendly and approachable demeanour
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Empathy towards young people experience difficult circumstances
• Confidence
• Proactive attitude to help out other volunteers and staff where required