Volunteer Outreach (Education Setting)

Change Grow Live; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Derby is seeking volunteers to engage with young people aged 16 to 25. You'll provide harm reduction advice related to alcohol and drug usage while committing to 4 to 8 hours per month. This role involves attending meetings and ensuring the safety of participants. Flexible shifts are available, primarily during mid-week hours. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willingness to travel to Derby College campuses or University of Derby locations.
• Commit to volunteering between 4 – 8 hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people in meaningful ways.
• Attend staff and volunteer meetings.
• Ensure safety of colleagues and young people.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Overview

Working with those aged 16 to 25, you will support 1625 Outreach’s work in education settings across Derby city. You’ll be engaging with and providing harm reduction advice and information to young people in relation to alcohol and drug usage.

We are looking for volunteers who will be able to travel to either Derby College campuses or various University of Derby locations to undertake their volunteering.

Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live. Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of a million hours of their time to our organisation.

Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference?

Responsibilities

• Engaging with young people and young adults in a way that is meaningful & impactful in a short space of time


• Attend staff and volunteer meetings including development days and 1-1 supervisions, bringing a positive and can-do attitude.


• To work in a safe & risk informed way, ensuring personal safety as well as the safety of colleagues and young people/young adults is at the forefront of delivery.


• Commit to safeguarding young people & young adults, adhering to local policies (training provided).


• To work flexibly & holistically to meet the needs of the service


• To advocate and empower young people & young adults in making more informed choices & keeping safe

Time commitments

• Volunteers should expect to volunteer between 4 – 8 hours per month.


• Shifts at Derby College will typically take place mid-week, from 11am – 1pm on various days throughout the week.


• Shifts at University of Derby locations will typically take place mid-week, from 11am – 1pm and 5 – 7 pm on various days throughout the week.

Interview and training dates

• Interviews will take place in-person in Derby City on Tuesday 19th August 2025


• Training will take place in-person in Derby City on Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Closing Date

1/12/2025

Contact

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Jack Booth-Cole | [e-mail] | 07502579214

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.