Youth Club Assistant

Trinity Youth Club has been running since September 2010. We are looking for a vibrant enthusiastic volunteers* to work during term time on Tuesdays between 3pm-6pm.

Your role will be engaging with children between the ages of 7-12 years through creative play, such as arts and crafts and playing a variety of games which can include some sports activities.

We are looking for someone that is inspiring and can bring new ideas to the group. We are particularly interested in hearing from male applicants to provide positive male role models for the children.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supervising children and engaging them in play activities

• Developing new ideas for project activities and supporting with small funding bids

• Working with the Youth Club team to create a safe, positive environment for children

Essential

• Experience working within an youth or education environment with children

• Confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills

• Ability to work using own initiative

• Confidence to develop good working relationships with a diverse range of community groups, local residents and partner organisations

• Strong organisation and time-management skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community arts or music organisation or the voluntary sector

• Experience of building client relationships

• Experience of working within a multicultural community and understanding of key issues i.e. working with refugee communities

• Fundraising or project management experience

*Please note - volunteers for the Youth Club will be required to provide two referees and undergo an enhanced CRB check.