Volunteer Youth Worker

Summary Supporting young people in leading activities and mentoring support by providing a listening ear and practical support and guidance. Detailed description You’ll find plenty of ways to use your listening skills as well as being a first point of advice for practical concerns that young people face or for supporting them in fun and exciting activities and games. We have our Youth Sessions based in Watford, Hatfield and Cheshunt. Tuesdays (Watford, Orbital Community Centre) *********PLEASE NOTE AS OF JUNE 2026 WE ARE AT CAPACITY FOR VOLUNTEERS AT WATFORD SITE AND WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE ONCE WE RE-OPEN APPLICATIONS HOWEVER PLEASE CONTINUE TO APPLY FOR HATFIELD********** 4.30pm to 6.30pm (Juniors) 6.30pm to 8pm (Seniors) HATFIELD Wednesdays The Hive @ Jim McDonald Centre Seniors - 4.30pm to 6pm Thursdays St John' Youth Centre Juniors - 4.30pm to 6pm Project Group - 6.30 to 7.30 You will be: Supporting youth work activities and workshops Supervising young people in discussion sessions Building positive relationships with young people Working with other staff to plan and evaluate activities by gaining feedback The application process is simple - please submit an initial enquiries form by clicking on the below link with your details and ensure you let us know that you saw our advert on the CharityJob website and we will get in touch to discuss next steps. Following a brief discussion we will ask you to fill in a few more details, carry out an informal interview and apply for a DBS check as well as requesting details of two referees. We also provide full training and support throughout your journey and you will have access to events and celebrations throughout the year! We look forward to welcoming you to be a part of the One YMCA Family!