Youth Education Volunteer (Berkshire)

at  British Red Cross Volunteer

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we want you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient. We ask that you: - Are available to help us for a minimum of 16 hours per month. - Can commit to helping us for a minimum of 9 months. - Use of own vehicle. - Use of own laptop/computer. - Must be computer literate. - Must be able to work independently. - Ability to be proactive in promoting and acquiring workshops. Volunteering days and times could vary week-in-week. Please note as part of this role you will be expected to travel up to one hour to venues to deliver workshops. Workshops can take place at various times, usually between 9am and 3.30pm during the week. You will be required to carry learning materials or light-weight training equipment. If you have previous experience that’s great, but we will give full training and support if you are passionate about this and want to get involved. We ask that you can commit to this role and to working through the role induction. 70% of the learning will be done practically, along with some online learning modules, with a view to be independently delivering one of our workshops within 3 months of joining Community Education. We will provide you with all training resources, and we will support you by providing opportunities for observations, feedback, and training. Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need. Please contact volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk if you have any questions.
Why we want you: Can you help young people build essential life skills? Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops across the UK, and we want you to help us enable and equip communities to become more resilient. You will empower young people in your community by delivering workshops on a range of humanitarian topics including First Aid and Wellbeing.
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Tasks: Deliver a range of interactive workshops to young people in schools and youth settings.
Promote our Community Education workshops within your community.
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Skills: Confidence to independently deliver workshops to a group of young people.
Ability to communicate effectively with our partner organisations and young people.
Responsible, organised, and reliable
Passionate about exploring humanitarian issues and values.
Able to travel to and lead a workshop each week.
Recognise the value of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the work that we do.
IT literate, ideally with access to own IT equipment.
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Benefits: The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people in your community.
The opportunity to develop your existing skills, whilst gaining new skills and experience within the voluntary sector.
You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team.
Training provided with ongoing personal development
Reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses.
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.

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