Volunteer Roles

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Volunteer Roles

Employment Type

Volunteer

Application Start Date

02-04-2024

Application End Date

01-12-2032

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Volunteering with YMCA East Surrey is a great way to share and learn new skills, as well as build new friendships.

There are many benefits to volunteering, from knowing that you’re making a contribution to your local community, to enhancing your CV, university application and job prospects.

Volunteering opportunities

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with us. You can help with:

Children’s clubs
Pre-schools
Youth clubs
Disability services
Fundraising and challenge events
Sport and fitness
Corporate volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering in these areas please apply online or email Volunteer@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Volunteer trainee counsellors | mid and East Surrey

YMCA East Surrey’s Heads Together youth counselling service has opportunities for trainee counsellors across mid and East Surrey, working with young people aged 11 to 24.

We offer volunteer placements for counsellors in training (and newly qualified counsellors wishing to gain further experience) to see between three and six clients each week. We provide free fortnightly group supervision and CPD opportunities to develop your skills and experience in working with young people.

If you would like to discuss this in more detail, please contact Shan Johnson to arrange an informal chat

Volunteer mentors - Y's Girls project

We are looking for volunteers who are eager to make a difference in their own community and make a difference in the life of a young person. The mentor will regularly meet up (once a week) with a young person offering a friendly ear, support and guidance and advice on making positive life choices. There will also be a need for the mentor to build a relationship with the young person’s parents/guardians, although the main focus is the young person. Full training will be given and a DBS check will be required (no cost involved). A mentor will work with one young person for a period of 12 months building a good working relationship to support this young person to thrive.

Email Keleigh.Nicholls@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk to find out more.

Volunteer walk leaders

If you can spare a few hours a week and enjoy being outdoors, we are always looking for new volunteer walk leaders for our health walks. Find out more.

Board of Management

Our Board is responsible for the governance of YMCA East Surrey and meets regularly to discuss a wide range of matters, including the charity’s vision, mission and strategic direction. If you are interested in joining our board, please email ian.burks@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk.

Looking for a work experience placement?

Looking to complete a work experience through the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, school or college? If you are aged 16 years + and are interested in completing your hours within children’s services, disability provision or youth work, we can support you with your placement across YMCA East Surrey. Please contact Volunteer@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Training

We offer all volunteers free induction training to ensure you will get the most out of your volunteering experience. Training will help you to learn key skills and gain a better understanding of disabilities, safeguarding and health and safety. Volunteers at the YMCA are highly valued and their training, development and welfare is taken extremely seriously.

Benefits of volunteering

Free training
Travel expenses
References
Supervision and support
Invitations to social events
Free access to our gym and fitness classes in Redhill

Personal Information

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Email*

Mobile Number*

Source

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Volunteer

Which area are you interested in volunteering with us? * Required

Is there a particular location you would prefer to volunteer in? * Required

How did you hear about volunteering at YMCA East Surrey? * Required

If you were recommended, please share who by:

What do you hope to gain from volunteering at YMCA East Surrey? * Required

What hobbies or interests do you have that might be relevant to volunteering at YMCA East Surrey? * Required

Please tell us about any paid or voluntary work experience you have which may be relevant to the volunteering you would like to do at YMCA East Surrey * Required

Please tell us about any skills, qualifications, or training courses that you have completed that may be relevant to the volunteering you would like to do at YMCA East Surrey * Required

Do you have any other skills that you would like to share with us? Please give details below * Required

lease tell us what you are doing with your time at the moment, are you currently working or volunteering? * Required

How often would you be able to volunteer? * Required

What days and times would best suit you? * Required

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or cautioned, reprimanded, or given a final warning by the police (‘spent’ or ‘unspent’)? * Required

Are you disqualified or have any restrictions from working with children and/or vulnerable adults? * Required

Do you understand that the relevant checks for the role that you are applying for will be sought if you are successful? * Required

Do you have a current DBS check that is registered with the Update Service? * Required

Employment Questions

Email Address * Required

Phone Number * Required

Home Address * Required

National Insurance number * Required

Are you eligible to work in the United Kingdom? * Required

Do you require a work permit to work in the United Kingdom? * Required

Have you worked for the YMCA ES before or do you have a close personal relationship to someone e.g. immediate family * Required

Do you hold a current UK driving licence? * Required

Please write a statement explaining how you meet each requirement of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). * Required

Please detail your present or last employer's name and address (if applicable) Please note we require details of continuous three years of employment based upon safer recruitment protocols. . if you are currently undertaking academic studying, please state name of education establishment over past 3 years. * Required

Detail position held (if applicable) * Required

Date commenced (if applicable) * Required

Date of leaving (if applicable) * Required

Reason for leaving (if applicable) * Required

Please give a brief description of your duties and responsibilities (if applicable) * Required

Please give details of previous paid employment (if applicable) * Required

Please give details of any relevant skills or experience gained outside employment (e.g. through voluntary services) * Required

Please list your academic and other relevant qualifications with the name of the school/ university and dates passed starting with the most recent * Required

Referee 1 - Please supply the name of someone who will provide a reference for you. * Required

Referee 1 - Reference Type * Required

Referee 1 - Please supply the work email address * Required

Referee 1 - How many years has this person known you * Required

Reference 1 - May we contact this person now? * Required

Referee 2 - Please supply the name of someone who will provide a reference for you. * Required

Referee 2 - Reference Type * Required

Referee 2 - Please supply the persons work email address * Required

Referee 2 - How many years has this person known you * Required

Reference 2 - May we contact this person now? * Required

Have you ever been convicted of any offence or "bound-over" or given a caution? * Required

If yes please detail below (N/A if no) * Required

I understand that to knowingly give false information, or to omit any relevant information, could result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment, or my dismissal at any time in the future, and possible criminal prosecution * Required

I understand that if my application is successful I will be required to obtain a DBS Disclosure at the appropriate level. * Required

Please declare that the information given on this form is complete and accurate and that you are not banned or disqualified from working with children and/or vulnerable adults nor subject to any sanctions or conditions on my employment imposed by The Independent Safeguarding Authority, the Secretary of State or a regulatory body. * Required

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