Volunteer Youth Support Worker

The Junction is seeking Volunteer Youth Support Workers

Role Title: Volunteer Youth Support Worker

Make a difference

Our vision is a world where no child, young person or family is left to struggle, we are looking for volunteers who share this vision and want to get involved in making it happen!

Gain Experience and develop skills

This is an excellent opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience that can help to access employment and training in working with children, young people and families.

About The Junction:

We’re a vibrant charity, empowering children, young people, and their families in Tees Valley. We believe in building trust, self-belief, and a sense of belonging through positive relationships and meaningful participation. We’re proud of our reputation for championing children and young people’s voices and driving positive change through social action.

Hours: Variable Hours – Twilight, Evening, Weekend and School holiday provision available

Role Purpose:  

• To support service delivery through structured group work sessions to enable access to services and other opportunities.
• To support positive outcomes for children and young people.  

Support and key contacts: 

Each volunteer will be assigned a mentor and receive further support from Service and Project Coordinators.

Ready to get involved? 

Download the application pack below. If you would like to discuss the volunteering programme or have any questions about the role, please contact Tim Coyte on 01642 756000 or via email at tim.coyte@thejunctionfoundation.com

Once you have completed your application, please return it to:

recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com

Or alternatively post to The Junction Foundation, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar TS10 5NA, please ensure your envelope is marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.

The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.