Volunteer Youth Support – The Junction Foundation

Context of Role

The Junction Foundation are a vibrant charity, empowering children, young people, and their families in the Tees Valley.

They believe in building trust, self-belief, and a sense of belonging through positive relationships and meaningful participation.

The Junction Foundation are proud of their reputation for championing children and young people’s voices and driving positive change through social action.

Role Description

The Junction Foundation are looking to recruit a new member of staff to the Young Carers Team to support with their group work delivery.

Volunteers can leave at any time however; volunteers and The Junction Foundation will benefit most from an experience that lasts for 6 months or longer.

Each volunteer will be assigned a mentor and receive further support from Service and Project Coordinators.

Purpose of the Role

To support service delivery through structured group work sessions to enable access to services and other opportunities.

Project sessions are typically two hours long scheduled early evenings, weekend and school holiday provision available.

To support positive outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

What The Junction offers volunteers:

• A clear induction process and training programme that aims to equip you with the skills, confidence and knowledge to succeed in your voluntary role and the area you volunteer in.
• Clear boundaries around your role and not replacing paid staff members within your role, ensuring you receive the support that you need and are not given responsibilities of an employed position.
• Consultation and involvement within Junction activities and about your role at least annually.
• Clearly defined support and supervision to enable you to develop within your role.
• The reimbursement of reasonable costs associated with your voluntary role.

A safe working environment including insurance coverage for your work at The Junction Foundation.

How to Apply

Detailed Role Description	Volunteer Youth Support – The Junction Foundation
Application Format	Download the application pack below. Application Pack Application Form Equality & Diversity Form If you would like to discuss the volunteering programme or have any questions about the role, please contact Tim Coyte on 01642 756000 or via email at tim.coyte@thejunctionfoundation.com. Once you have completed your application, please return it to recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com. Or alternatively post to The Junction Foundation, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar TS10 5NA, please ensure your envelope is marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
Deadline	05/07/2024 12:00