Volunteering Opportunity: Casual Events Helper with Youth Talk

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Are you a people person? Do you enjoy meeting new people, supporting others and working as part of a small team to make a real difference ?

Youth Talk need event helpers to help us at local fundraising events.

Youth Talk are looking for a good communicator and someone who enjoys working in a team with new people. Above all you will need enthusiasm and stamina if able to join us for longer events.

Youth Talk is here to make sure young people in the St Albans District get the best possible mental health support. Our vision is that every young person can talk to someone , whatever is worrying them. by providing free, confidential counseling services delivered by qualified counsellors, we make sure everyone from 13-25 in the area can access this, whatever their background or circumstances.

Opportunity Type: Short-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor, Outdoor, Event

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: The benefits for you:

- That feel good factor from helping Youth Talk raise awareness and funds to continue to provide free counselling to local young people and knowing you are making a difference to your local community

- Strengthen your CV and career pathway

- Improved wellbeing from getting involved in your local community

- Opportunities to meet new people and make new connections
What you can expect from Youth Talk

- Safety and event briefing and support from the event team

- Additional training as and when necessary

- Regular updates about our work, service provision, campaigns and events

- References and/or attendance certificates

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People, People with a visual impairment

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Mental Health

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Main Responsibilities:

• Set up on the day
• Liaise with participants (register, marshal, give out information) or speak t members of the public if supporting a Youth Talk stall/event
• Collect donations
• Provide physical and logistical support to organisers

The benefits to you:

• That feel good factor from helping Youth Talk raise awareness
• Strengthen your CV and career pathway
• Improved wellbeing from meeting new people and making new connections.