Emotional Support Volunteers (bank)

For Young People's Shop

Are you someone who wants to make a difference to young people’s lives by being there to listen when it can sometimes feel they have no one else to turn to?

As a YPS emotional support worker, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, self harm, identity or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.

We would like applicants to have Level 2 in Counselling Skills. If you don't have this, and would like to still do this role, we can sign you up through Chichester College. It is a free course and can be done at your own pace.

What you’ll get: We provide training and support and provide everything required to carry out the role as well as covering travel expenses. When you start your shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you and also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.

Above all, you’ll have the incredible satisfaction of knowing you’re helping people who need it. In addition, you’ll learn valuable new skills, make new friendships, and be part of an amazing group of people.

Skills

While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience:

Passionate about helping young people
Great communication skills
Empathetic and perceptive
Open minded
Works well within a team
Emotional resilience Counselling or psychology training

About Young People's Shop

We offer Support for Young people (11-25)

At times we have all suffered from anxiety and situations that can feel overwhelming. It’s difficult to know where to turn. That’s where we come in, you can talk to us about absolutely anything! There is no judgement here, just empathy and friendly faces.

YPS offers free confidentail advice (including sexual health), guidance, emotional support sessions and 1-1 counselling service just for young people. We are based in Chichester but our service is for anyone aged 11-25 who lives, works, or studies in the West of West Sussex can self-refer to our service.

Interests

Families and Parenting
Homeless and Housing
Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender
Mental Health
Young People

Activities

Advice and Information
Supporting People and Befriending

Details

Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Is it fully accessible
We do a a few stairs leading to our entrance
Yes - Ongoing support
No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Over 18
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Afternoon	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

We are open Monday-Tuesday 2pm-7.30pm, Wednesday-Friday 2pm-6pm and are looking for volunteers who can cover one or more of our weekday afternoon sessions on an ad-hoc basis.