Volunteer Youth Support Worker - Junior Youth Club

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YMCA Newcastle

Volunteering at YMCA Newcastle is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in your community. Your time and energy will help create a safe, welcoming space where young people can belong, grow, and thrive.

You’ll gain new skills, build lasting relationships, and be part of a team that’s passionate about positive change. Join us—and help shape a brighter future, one young person at a time.

To support the mission of YMCA in empowering young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. As a Volunteer Youth Support Worker, you will help deliver safe, inclusive, and engaging sessions for children and young people, offering positive activities and supportive relationships in line with our vision and values.

Sessions are for P5 to P7 aged children and run on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8.30pm

Volunteers will have an induction and must be access NI checked before starting. They will have access to youth work training and the support and guidance of staff.

• Build supportive, appropriate relationships with young people aged between 8 and 18
• Assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth programmes, clubs, and outreach sessions
• Create a welcoming and safe environment where young people feel valued
• Promote inclusion, respect, and positive behaviour during sessions
• Set up and clear away equipment and ensure spaces are kept clean and safe

• Advice & Guidance
• Child Welfare
• Children's Support
• Communication Skills
• Community Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Decision Making
• Drawing
• Event Management
• Event Support
• General Administration
• General Education
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Mental Health
• Mentoring
• Music
• Arts
• Problem Solving
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Self Awareness
• Sports Coaching
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Tutoring
• Youth Activities Management
• Youth Services

YMCA Newcastle

54A Main St, Newcastle BT33 0AE
, UK

Every week on Tuesday until June 30, 2026
5:45 PM to 8:45 PM