Youth Education Volunteer (Blackpool)

Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops to young people, and we would love for you to help us in our mission to empower communities to become more resilient.

Ideally you would be able to volunteer for 8 hours per month and can volunteer with us for 12 months.

We would like volunteers who;

• Can volunteer on a regular basis.
• Will support in the facilitation of workshops in the community, lasting 1-2 hours.
• Workshops are delivered Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm.
• Use of own vehicle.
• Use of own phone.
• Use of own laptop/computer.
• The minimum volunteering expectation is 8 hours each month.
• The applicant should be able to support with the promotion of workshops in the Blackpool area, and should be willing to travel to locations within 1 hour of Blackpool to deliver workshops.

As part of this role you may be required to travel up to one hour to venues to deliver workshops. Workshops can take place at various times, usually between 9am and 5pm during the week, there may be some workshops delivered on an evening.

You will be required to carry learning materials or light-weight training equipment.

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong.

We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.

As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role.

If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.

We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety, and we will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.