Youth Helper – Sea Turtles (Ages 5–10 SEND Club) – Apply if aged 14–17

Youth Helper – Sea Turtles (Ages 5–10 SEND Club) – Apply if aged 14–17

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Posted by Bexley Voluntary Service Council

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Would you like to gain volunteering experience, learn new skills and help younger children?

Join Sirens & Sparkles as a Youth Helper with our Sea Turtles club for children aged 5–10.

As a Youth Helper, you'll be part of our volunteer team and volunteer alongside adult Youth Leaders. You'll help us make club sessions fun, friendly and welcoming for everyone.

You could help with:

+ Setting up activities and equipment

+ Joining in with games, activities and practical challenges

+ Helping and encouraging younger children to take part

+ Supporting members as they work towards badges and awards

+ Helping with first aid, safety, creativity, life skills and other activities

+ Helping set up before sessions and tidy away afterwards

+ Being a positive and friendly member of the team

Sea Turtles is an inclusive SEND club. Our members have different abilities, communication styles and support needs. Some children may communicate without speaking, need extra help to take part, become overwhelmed or distressed, or sometimes behave in ways that others may find challenging.

You won't be expected to deal with difficult situations on your own. Adult Youth Leaders will be there to support you and will remain responsible for the children.

As a young volunteer, you will not be left in charge of children, run sessions on your own or be counted as an adult member of the team. You will not provide personal care, such as helping children with toileting, nappies or continence products.

You don't need previous volunteering, youth-work or SEND experience. We'll provide an induction, appropriate training and ongoing support to help you feel confident in your role.

Parent or guardian permission is required for volunteers aged 14–17, and the relevant forms and agreements will need to be completed before you start.

This is a voluntary, unpaid opportunity for young people aged 14–17. It's a chance to gain experience, develop confidence, learn new skills, meet new people and make a positive difference in your community.

What skills do I need?

You don't need any previous volunteering or SEND experience to join us. We will help you learn what you need to know.

We're looking for young people who:

• Are friendly, kind and patient
• Enjoy helping and encouraging younger children
• Are reliable and willing to learn
• Can listen to instructions and guidance from adult Youth Leaders
• Are happy to work as part of a team
• Are respectful of people who may communicate, learn or behave differently
• Are willing to join in with activities and help with setting up and tidying away
• Know when to ask an adult for help if they are unsure or something becomes difficult

You don't need to be confident at everything when you start. You will receive an induction, training and plenty of guidance and support from the adult team.

If you have your own experience or understanding of SEND, that's welcome, but it is not essential.

Most importantly, we're looking for young people who want to learn new skills, gain experience and help make Sea Turtles a fun and welcoming place for younger children.