Young Carers Project Volunteers

We work with young people aged 7-18 years old whose’ lives are impacted by caring responsibilities, by providing support, respite and the opportunity to be a child first.

 

Young Carers Project Volunteers

We work with young people aged 7-18 years old whose’ lives are impacted by caring responsibilities, by providing support, respite and the opportunity to be a child first.

Duties include
• Supporting the young people within monthly aged related groups
• Participating and assisting to facilitate on and off site activities
• Providing transport for young people to access activities

Experience and Qualities
• Ability to engage with young people in a non judgemental way
• A sense of humour and fun
• Able to show empathy and relate to issues that affect young people’s lives
• Can drawn upon your own relevant experiences or have hands on experience of working with young people
• Clean drivers licence (desirable) D1 / MIDAS (desirable)
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities
• Understanding of Health and Safety

Hours and Location
Evenings and occasional weekends.
Minimum commitment one evening a month
Based at Fareham Family Centre