LGBTQ+ Volunteer Support Worker

LGBTQ+ Youth Club : Rutland's LGBTQ+ Youth Group is for young people aged 13-18 years old, offering a safe space for young people to feel comfortable in themselves and make new friends. The group meets on the Third Wednesday of the month from 5:15-6:45pm. Young people attending may need support if they are feeling nervous or worried about joining the group, so a volunteer with excellent relationship building and listening skills will be required. As this is a new group run by Young Peoples Services, we are ideally looking for a volunteer who may have some useful life experiences and use these to help support this cohort. We offer: • A warm welcome to all young people • Friendly, caring and supportive youth club staff • Fun, interesting and educational activities • Formal certificates for some of the activities • A sexual health service • Occasional trips to exciting and interesting places We love to see new faces in all our clubs and all are welcome. An example of what we offer: Young people choose their own activities however, examples include, cooking, games, dancing etc. For any further details, or an informal chat please contact Steph Logue on 01572 758301 or email slogue@rutland.gov.uk

Skills

What kind of person are we looking for? • Caring and kind nature • Keen to make a difference • Good communication skills • Outgoing, friendly manner • Able to maintain confidentiality • Fit and active • Reliable Tasks will include the following: 1. Support with setting up the room before activities take place 2. Ensure all equipment is available and safe to use 3. Support and encourage young people to take part and join in 4. Ensure all workshops are a safe and comfortable space to work 5. Take part in workshop debriefs and provide feedback where necessary 6. Share concerns regarding Health & Safety or Safeguarding matters 7. Help clean up after each workshop, ensure equipment is safely put away 8. Take part in any training which would benefit the role