RAF Airplay Volunteer Youth Worker

Airplay is part of the RAF Benevolent fund and run by One YMCA. We provide youth clubs for children aged eight to eighteen which includes Ben Clubs for children aged 5 to 7 too. We provide a range of social activities in state-of-the-art facilities with sessions run by our friendly youth workers.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• To support the provision of the Airplay and Ben Club activities and workshops
• Developing relationships with young people in a safe environment
• Supervising children and young people in activities, workshops and discussion sessions
• Engaging in learning and play with younger children
• Working with children and young people to track their progress
• Data entry/light admin work may be required

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge/Experience of working with children/young people/families
• Ability to engage with young people • Team player with a flexible approach
• Non-judgmental and understanding in the differing needs of families
• Any practical skills to assist with activities
• Basic understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Respect the Christian Ethos of One YMCA and uphold its values