Children's Activity Support - Group Helper (Supporting 13-18 year old trans, non-binary and gender questioning young people, Leeds)

for organisations. Gender space offers one-to-one and group therapeutic support for trans and gender questioning young people aged 13-18. Their parents and carers are also offered separate group support. We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly people who have a good knowledge and awareness of the LGBTQ+ community to help out with a monthly, in-person social group for young people who have previously accessed our Gender Space support. This will be a two-hour group from 11-1pm on the third Saturday of the month in the outskirts of Leeds. Your role will be to support the project workers with running the session, facilitating games and activities and supporting the set up and clean up, before and after. All participants will be subject to an informal interview, reference and DBS check, Barnardo's wide training as well as a service specific training session.
Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children. Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children - no matter who they are or what they have been through. Our volunteers help make this happen.

• Tasks: Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities and interests of members.

Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group.
Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships.
Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions.
Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents.
Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
Participating fully in training and supervision.
Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours, Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
Regular supervision and support.
Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
Access to the Barnardo's internal vacancy listing.
Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children's charity.


• Skills: Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

Approachable and welcoming.
Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open minded approach.
Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
Preferably have some experience of working with children, young people and families.

Barnardo's is committed to providing 'Better Outcomes for More Children'. Our children's services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children's services and help make a real difference.
• Children's Activity Support volunteers work across a range of groups, from Children's Centre's with pre-school children and Short Breaks services for children with disabilities, to Mental Health Support Groups and Young Carers Groups. We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in children's lives, a fun and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people in worthwhile and enjoyable activities. Positive Identities service is an LGBTQ+ service within Barnardo's. We offer one-to-one and group support for young people and their parents and carers, as well as training and consultancy