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Youth Helper (age 14-17)

Help our Sea Turtles have fun, take part and get the most out of their club sessions.

About the Role

Our Youth Helpers are young volunteers aged 14–17 who support our Sea Turtles club for children aged 5–10 with SEND.

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You’ll work alongside our adult volunteers to help members take part in activities, games and practical sessions in a way that is fun, welcoming and inclusive.

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You don’t need any previous volunteering experience. We’ll support you in your role and help you develop your confidence, communication and teamwork skills while gaining valuable experience.

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Youth Helpers are not responsible for supervising members or carrying out adult leadership duties.

Quick Role Information

Age: 14-17

Club: Sea Turtles (ages 5-10)

Location: Sidcup

Sessions: Weekday evenings and/or weekends

Type: Volunteer role

What You'll Do

  • Help set up and pack away activities.

  • Encourage Sea Turtles to join in with activities and games.

  • Help members with activities when they need support.

  • Work alongside adult Youth Leaders and volunteers.

  • Help create a friendly, welcoming and inclusive club.

  • Be a positive role model for younger members.

Youth Helpers are never expected to take responsibility for supervising members or carry out adult leadership duties.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need previous volunteering experience. We're looking for young people who are friendly, reliable, willing to learn and interested in supporting children with SEND.

What You'll Gain

You could mention things such as practical experience working with children, teamwork, communication, confidence, training and your Volunteer Service Awards.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re aged 14–17 and would like to become a Youth Helper with our Sea Turtles club, we’d love to hear from you.

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Before applying, you can read the full role description to find out more about the responsibilities, support, training and what to expect.

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A parent or guardian will need to be involved in the application process and attend your informal chat.

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