Volunteering Opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to join St Edmunds Society, as we are on the search for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. We are a charity recognised for dedication in supporting young people to gain vocational education.

We support disadvantaged young people aged 11-25, providing them with opportunities and qualifications to give them a chance at a better future. These young people are supported to boost their confidence and move on to new and exciting opportunities. St Eds works in partnership with local schools and academies to engage young people in alternative provision.

Welfare Support

We are recruiting for volunteers in Welfare Support to help our young people struggling with mental health, and emotional difficulties. We are looking for understanding people who are able to support young people, by listening, empathising, and empowering these young people in their learning.

Duties may include

• Supporting the Welfare Team with student support
• Providing 1:1 support for students
• Motivating and encouraging students in their learning
• Assisting with break and lunch time cover duties
• Undertaking in-house training as required (including safeguarding training)
• Assisting with enrichment activities such as career support

Vocational Tutors

We are also recruiting volunteer Tutor Assistants to get stuck in with the students and teach them skills or a trade in one of the following areas.

• Carpentry
• Tiling
• Bricklaying
• Painting and Decorating
• Motorbike Mechanics
• Catering and Hospitality
• Hair and Beauty

We are looking for people who have the desire to support the charity by supporting and motivating young people with a positive attitude. The ideal volunteers will have experience of working with young people and be able to create fun and interesting ways to learn.

Duties may include

• Supporting the Tutors in delivery of teaching
• Motivating and encouraging students in their vocational learning
• Assisting with practical work as directed
• Encouraging good working practices and to be aware of health and safety
• Maintaining tools and equipment as directed
• Wearing appropriate PPE (provided by the society)
• Assisting with break and lunch time cover duties
• Maintaining areas to a high standard (tidiness, clean)
• Undertaking in-house training as required and where appropriate

Whats in it for me?

• Volunteering will improve your employability and give you something on your CV to make you stand out.
• This will be an opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience.
• All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and DBS checks (provided by the society).
• Appropriate training will be provided to all volunteers where necessary, to contribute to Professional Development.
• You will make an impact on the lives of young people and get a sense of achievement