Outdoor Adventure Youth Worker
About the role
Our outdoor adventure volunteers will help us to deliver outdoor based trips and sessions to our young people and families. They encourage young people and their families to stretch their comfort zones through trying new activities, explore new surroundings safely, and build skills and confidence in the outdoors. You must be at least 18 and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that volunteers will need to be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What you can expect to be doing
- Helping staff to run outdoor trips by chaperoning/supporting our young people and their families. Trips
- Helping our staff and young people plan and organize the trips, to include route planning, promotion of
- Support our staff to make the trips as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible
- Support our Social Action Youth Worker with any opportunities for young people, that could include
- Building positive relationships with young people across the youth zone
- Working collaboratively with staff to provide the best possible experience for young people
- Supporting young people with additional needs
- Acting as a positive role model for young people
- Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued, and cared for
What are the benefits
You will learn new skills and develop existing ones whilst making a significant contribution to the lives of the young people. You will become part of our team and our young people will have a great time learning new skills. You will enhance your CV whilst also being there as a positive role model to many of our young people. The benefits really are endless! W E’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
What would make you a good fit
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Is adaptable
- Is empathetic (this is key as some young people and their families may need additional support on trips)
- Is safety conscious
- Has a keen interest in the outdoors and enjoys being outdoors in any weather
- Shares the same values as Manchester Youth Zone
- Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people
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Please note that volunteers will need to be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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