Youth Helper; Youth Helpers

Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service.

It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

Cadet Groups and Badger Setts meet on various nights across Kent, the average meeting time is between 1:30 - 2:00 hours per week. Training needs to be completed to undertake the role, this is mainly eLearning. Youth helpers can complete further training and become Youth Leaders once they have gained the knowledge and experience. There is also the opportunity to help at activity days, outings or residential weekends.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - 18th October 2026, Times and locations to be advised
• Training for role - Training includes eLearning All training will be provided.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31/07/2027.

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact the hiring manager, via emailing:

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below: