Opportunities
DiscoverMe Planning and Development Ambassador

DiscoverMe Planning and Development Ambassador

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

What does DiscoverME offer?

DiscoverME is the recovery college for young people aged 16 to 25 in North Tyneside. It offers a safe and supportive space for young people to come and learn new skills, engage in positive experiences, and make new friends! DiscoverME’s overall aim is to empower young people to better understand themselves and their own health. We will offer a variety of free activities and sessions such as arts and crafts, music, gaming, sports and more.

Planning and development ambassador What this role will involve:

• Being involved in the development of DiscoverME, which may include designing promotional material, supporting with social media, attending feedback sessions etc.

• Attending discussion groups and volunteer meetings

• Support creating/designing resources for sessions

• 1:1 support from staff to establish your goals and interests

Who can volunteer?

• Any young person aged 16-25 years old

• No experience/skills/qualifications required

• DBS Check (carried out by VODA, especially for those co-facilitating sessions)

What DiscoverME will provide to you as a volunteer:

• VODA Volunteer training

• DiscoverMe specific training

• Ongoing support from staff

• Learn new skills to put onto your CV

• Opportunities to develop

• Travel expenses

• Opportunity to meet other volunteers and young people your age

• Regular social “meet ups” to ensure our volunteers are rewarded for their hard work!

• All volunteers will be covered by VODA’s policies and procedures

If you are interested in volunteering for DiscoverMe contact [email protected]

What skills do I need?

We are looking for young people aged 16-25 who are passionate about working with young people, making a difference and want to support the mental health and wellbeing of others.

No prior experience is necessary to volunteer with us

Posted for North Tyneside VODA

Posted by North Tyneside VODA

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.

Details

Accessibility
Age restrictions
Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
DBS check required
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
Written role description

When is this role available?

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

DiscoverMe sessions are usually held Monday - Thursday. Mostly in the afternoons and early evening. The latest sessions run will be until 6:30pm

Location:

This opportunity is available in the following regions:

Borough of North Tyn
North Shields
Wallsend
Whitley Bay

You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.