Volunteering with children's and youth work activities

Many activities rely on teams of hard working and enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteering allows you to make a real difference to the community, meet new people and gain new skills. It is also possible to work hours which suit you and can be fitted around other areas of your life, such as paid work and childcare.

Youth work volunteers

There are lots of different ways that you can get involved with youth work. These include:

  • using your financial skills and knowledge as an adviser or treasurer
  • using IT skills on a project or in a youth club
  • using specialist knowledge to help with our training
  • using some of your spare time to serve on committees and working groups

You can also support our work by believing in young people and speaking up on their behalf. To find out more, please contact the Youth Development Coordinator in your area.

Children's Centres volunteers

By becoming a Children’s Centre volunteer you will be supporting staff in a range of groups and activities whilst having an active role to play in your local community. We can help you to learn new skills and support you in seeking employment opportunities as a direct result of volunteering.

To find out more visit your local Children’s Centre or contact the Children's Centre Support Team on 01223 699786 or at childrenscentres@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

Other volunteering opportunities

There are lots of opportunities to work with children and young people in the local community or provide a supporting role within a local organisation. You can search for opportunities using the links below.

Further sources of help

Cambridgeshire.netSearch for volunteering opportunities within Cambridgeshire

Do-itQuickly find ways to help in your community simply by typing in your postcode

Living SportFor volunteering opportunities in sport

Volunteer CentresLocal volunteering centres, providing support and vacancy matching

V InspiredVolunteering opportunities specifically for young people

 

Last updated: Monday 15 October 2012, 12:15

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