Space @ The Broomhouse hub
Young Carers Groups Volunteer
Support our dedicated Young Carers groups
Help support our Young Carers team in delivering a programme of exciting youth work activities. Groups take place from 5-8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; activities are run in and out of The Hub—including trips to places like Gravity trampoline park.
We’re seeking volunteers for the following sessions:
Help us provide Young Carers with a vital support network
We support Young Carers by ensuring they are at the centre of their own planning, so no two sessions are exactly the same.
Our Young Carers are young people aged between five and 18 who act in a supportive role to a family member or loved one who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem, or addiction, cannot cope without their support.
This project is designed to give them a much-needed safe space within their own community to relax and enjoy themselves.
As a volunteer, you will be tasked with supervising and engaging with young people to ensure everyone is having a great time. For activities that take place in The Hub, that means setting up ahead of time and cleaning up materials at the end of the session.
What volunteering can do for you
Benefits of becoming a Young Carers group volunteer:
- Full training to provide resources and ability to effectively help run Young Carers Group sessions
- Chance to enhance skills and gain experience in field of youth work; gain confidence and valuable abilities you can carry forward in future life and work opportunities
- Ability to engage directly with the local community and build long-lasting connections
- Knowledge that you are playing a vital role in making a difference to the families of Broomhouse and the wider South West Edinburgh community
Remuneration/Expenses
This is an unpaid position. However, reasonable expenses associated with the role—like travel to and from Broomhouse Hub—may be reimbursed.
Induction includes:
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) before joining Youth Club sessions.
What we’re looking for in our Young Carers Group Volunteers:
Volunteers must:
- Be 18 years or older to help deliver Young Carers sessions
- Be confident in and enjoy working with and supporting young people in a large group setting
- Have the ability to comfortably communicate with young people and understand their needs and interests
- Be sensitive to the needs of others
- Be adaptable to new and challenging situations
Volunteers should:
- Have experience spending time with children or young people
- Have some knowledge of current issues affecting children and young people and their families
Want to be a part of our fun and valuable Young Carers Group?
Just get in touch with our team at youngcarers@spacescot.org to register your interest in volunteering.