Volunteering Opportunity: Community Events Helper with Youth Talk

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with others? Join Youth Talk as an Event Helper. Support our local fundraising events, meet new people and help raise vital funds so we can provide free counselling to young people in our community.

Opportunity Type: Micro-volunteering

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor, Outdoor, Event

Time of day: Casual or Intermittent, To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: Since many of the community events we attend are organised by external partners, we are not always able to make accessibility arrangements ourselves. However, we always work closely with venues and event organisers to ensure that our volunteers’ experiences are as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Requirements: Own vehicle or access to a vehicle

Requirements (additional): Our charity’s activities take place within the St Albans District, and as such volunteers need to be based locally to ensure they can easily access and participate in our community events.

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People

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

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Event Helpers support Youth Talk at a wide range of community events, including school fairs, business breakfasts, sports fixtures and local festivals. You will play a key role in helping us create welcoming, positive experiences while raising awareness and funds for our work.

*Tasks vary by event but often include*
• Helping with set up and pack down
• Greeting visitors and creating a friendly atmosphere
• Sharing leaflets or merchandise
• Supporting simple fundraising activities such as collecting donations
• Speaking to members of the public about Youth Talk when approached
• Providing general practical support to event organisers


*Time commitment*
This role is flexible and ideal for people who want to volunteer occasionally. Most events last between 4 to 6 hours, with some shorter 2 to 3 hour shifts available.

*Reporting to*
Volunteer Lead


*The benefits to you*
• A warm welcome and clear guidance
• Safety and event briefings before each activity
• Ongoing support from a friendly team
• Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
• Regular updates about our work, services and impact
• References or attendance certificates on request
• Reasonable expenses covered where agreed


*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 upon request.


*What we ask from volunteers*
• To be reliable and arrive on time for agreed shifts
• To let us know as early as possible if you can no longer attend
• To follow guidance on health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality
• To represent Youth Talk in a positive and respectful way
• To raise any concerns if something does not feel safe or right

This is a flexible, practical role where you can get involved as much or as little as suits you, while being part of a team making a real difference.

*About Youth Talk*
Youth Talk is a local charity providing free, confidential counselling to young people aged 13 to 25 in St Albans and surrounding areas. We offer a safe space where young people can talk openly about whatever is worrying them and get the support they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing.