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Youth Wellbeing Events Volunteer
We are launching weekly youth wellbeing events in Ilford, London, and are currently looking for volunteers to support us with these events! These will be every Wednesday 3pm-7pm
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Commitment
Weekdays
Format
Onsite
Ilford central area
Eligibility
Age 18-100
Your Role in Creating Change
With the stigma of domestic abuse, as well as the stigma of therapy, we are hoping to design something with this targeted age group at the centre - that they will want to keep coming back to, invite others to, and talk to their friends about. We will be leaning into the trends of "self-care" as well as community care to aim to destigmatise therapy, promote healthy relationships, build their confidence, and cultivate a sense of connectedness with others.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Supporting activities targeted at 14-25 year olds, in a safe and inclusive space
- Activities include gaming, film club, arts and crafts, discussion and debates, sports and fitness, mindfulness, homework support and more
- You will sometimes be encouraging them to participate, other times just being a warm presence and listening ear, and able to adapt to what's needed
- Any concerns with attendees to be reported promptly to Free Your Mind staff present at events with you
Benefits to volunteer:
- Help the local community and be part of the growth of a safe and inclusive space that promotes self-care, community and destigmatising therapy
- Improve your own communication skills by interacting with various young people from different backgrounds and gaining confidence
Skills needed:
No experience necessary, but the following would be helpful:
- Good people skills
- Confidence
- A passion for young people
- Well-organised, reliable, punctual and able to travel to and from Ilford central on Wednesdays, 3-7pm
- A creative mind, particular interests and skills to lead or support different activities
A current DBS on the Update service would be an advantage, or willing to have a DBS check done through Free Your Mind CIC.
Events are Wednesdays 3pm - 7pm in Ilford central area.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Supporting activities targeted at 14-25 year olds, in a safe and inclusive space
- Activities include gaming, film club, arts and crafts, discussion and debates, sports and fitness, mindfulness, homework support and more
- You will sometimes be encouraging them to participate, other times just being a warm presence and listening ear, and able to adapt to what's needed
- Any concerns with attendees to be reported promptly to Free Your Mind staff present at events with you
Benefits to volunteer:
- Help the local community and be part of the growth of a safe and inclusive space that promotes self-care, community and destigmatising therapy
- Improve your own communication skills by interacting with various young people from different backgrounds and gaining confidence
Skills needed:
No experience necessary, but the following would be helpful:
- Good people skills
- Confidence
- A passion for young people
- Well-organised, reliable, punctual and able to travel to and from Ilford central on Wednesdays, 3-7pm
- A creative mind, particular interests and skills to lead or support different activities
A current DBS on the Update service would be an advantage, or willing to have a DBS check done through Free Your Mind CIC.
Events are Wednesdays 3pm - 7pm in Ilford central area.
About Free Your Mind CIC
We’re a small grassroots non-profit focusing on tailored therapy for child victims of Domestic Abuse. Our mission is to support those who’ve experienced childhood Domestic Abuse, addressing trauma and mental health struggles.
As a response to the UK’s domestic abuse crisis, we specifically target the 1.8 million children affected, acknowledging that 1 in 3 may face mental health issues linked to witnessing abuse at home.
Founded in 2013 by our Managing Director, Natasha Benjamin, who faced her own mental health challenges due to a similar upbringing, Free Your Mind CIC is dedicated to empowering children and young people through qualified practitioners with lived experience. We aim to help them overcome trauma and thrive, countering the long-term effects of Domestic Abuse.
We are now launching weekly youth wellbeing events in Ilford, London, and are currently looking for volunteers to support us with these events - and also other opportunities in the future.
As a response to the UK’s domestic abuse crisis, we specifically target the 1.8 million children affected, acknowledging that 1 in 3 may face mental health issues linked to witnessing abuse at home.
Founded in 2013 by our Managing Director, Natasha Benjamin, who faced her own mental health challenges due to a similar upbringing, Free Your Mind CIC is dedicated to empowering children and young people through qualified practitioners with lived experience. We aim to help them overcome trauma and thrive, countering the long-term effects of Domestic Abuse.
We are now launching weekly youth wellbeing events in Ilford, London, and are currently looking for volunteers to support us with these events - and also other opportunities in the future.
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