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Youth Work Assistant
When We Need You
From 15/05/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
To assist in planning and facilitating issue-based group work activities which support LGBT young people to improve confidence and self esteem, and increase skills and knowledge. To provide support and referral options to LGBT young people who need additional support or specialised services. To monitor and record all work with young people. To carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and known to be within the competence of the volunteer, and agreed by the team leader.
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About LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland. Our vision is that every LGBT young person will be included in the life of Scotland and shall: Have a safe and supportive upbringing; Be able to grow up happy and healthy; Be able to reach their full potential.
Skills & Experience
Vital: A good knowledge of issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. A non-judgemental attitude; a good sense of humour; ability to work with a diverse range of people.
Travel Details
"The Corner" Youth Centre, 18 Dock Street, Dundee.
Restrictions
Our service users are 13-25 years of age, and it would be inappropriate for our youth work assistants to be the same age, or under, as our service users. We actively encourage volunteers 55+ as we are developing a model of intergenerational learning.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Other, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction session consists of diversity & lgbt issues training and specialised lgbt youth work training. There will also be on-going training and development opportunities, and regular 6-8 week support and supervision sessions.
Work Type
Youth Work
Client Group
Gender / Sexuality
Expenses Detail
All travel expenses will be reimbursed monthly though this can be negotiated weekly or in advance on an individual basis.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Group meets on Tuesdays 5.30 - 8pm. Volunteers do not have to attend every week but are required to make a regular commitment . This will ensure consistency in our service.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 25 years of age.
Volunteers Required
8
Reference Code
16-879
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
39-40 Commercial Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH6 6JD
Contact: Jodie Fleming
Tel: 0131 555 3940
Email: Jodie.Fleming@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Website: http://www.lgbtyouth.org....
