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Education, Employment & Training (EET) Information Volunteer

1625 Independent People
https://www.1625ip.co.uk/
Salary: 
N/A
Closing Date: 
Saturday, 30 November, 2024 - 17:00
Contract Type: 
Volunteer
Location: 
Other
Details of Role: 

Volunteer at Independent People

Independent People supports 16 to 25 year olds who have faced or are facing homelessness in the South West. We house and support young people to build independent lives.

All our Volunteers are looked after as part of the VIP scheme. Our aim is to make sure everyone gets something out of your volunteering experience; you, us and the people we support.

Education, Employment and Training (EET) Information Volunteer – 1 day a week (or equivalent)

The role:

Our EET Coaches specialise in supporting young people age 16-25 into employment, education and training opportunities. In addition to finding the right opportunities, becoming ready for work also means working on confidence, self-worth and life-skills.

The EET Information Volunteer will support the EET Coaches in promoting employment, educational and training opportunities to young people by creating regular, engaging and informative communication in the form of digital bulletins, group emails and text messages.

This is an opportunity for a creative individual who has experience or interest in presenting information in an engaging way and has a desire to help inspire young people to get into education, employment or training.

The Volunteer will be working closely with the EET Coaches and supervised by an EET Coach.

Based remotely and covering opportunities across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and surrounding area.

Key skills:

  • Good written English.
  • Good IT skills (Word, Publisher, Mailchimp or similar).
  • Basic understanding of editing images (resizing/cropping).
  • Design experience or an eye for making information appealing.
  • Organisational and communication skills.
  • Desire to help inspire young people to get into education, employment or training.
  • Good timekeeping / ability to work to deadlines.
  • Capacity to offer one day a week or equivalent.

We offer:

  • A Basic DBS check.
  • An opportunity to put your creative stamp on something.
  • Travel expenses (inc. mileage where needed), lunch if volunteering for a full day.
  • Training.
  • Full induction, regular support and supervision.
  • References for future employment (after six months of volunteering).

 

How to Apply: 

Please apply on our website here: www.1625ip.co.uk/support-us/volunteer-or-mentor/

Or if you need a paper version sent to you, please email volunteering@1625ip.co.uk or call 0117 317 8800

 

Appointment is subject to application, successful interview and two satisfactory references.

Successful candidates will require a Basic DBS check

1625 Independent People is committed to promoting equal opportunity and diversity.

 

Contact Person: 
Puegee Lam
Contact Email: 
volunteering@1625ip.co.uk
Contact Phone: 
0117 317 8800
Postal Address: 
1625 Independent People Kingsley Hall 59 Old Market Street Bristol BS2 0ER