Volunteer Vacancy: Children and Young People (CYP) Volunteer
Volunteer Vacancy: Children and Young People (CYP) Volunteer
CLAPA is seeking an enthusiastic, fun, and engaging Children and Young People (CYP) volunteer based in Scotland (living, studying, or working).
Working with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) as a CYP Volunteer, you will be supporting a range of online events and residential weekends for children and young people born with a cleft.
Key tasks may include:
- Help young people to build confidence and self-esteem
- Encourage friendship building and sharing of experiences
- Help to run games, workshops, and activities
- Safeguard CYP from harm and reporting worries and concerns
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Committed to safeguarding children and young people from harm
- Adaptable, flexible, and willing to learn
- Friendly, confident, and enthusiastic
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Able to support young people in a warm but professional manner
- Empathetic and non-judgemental
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to recognise boundaries and know how and when to seek support
- Polite, courteous, and reliable
We can offer you:
- A unique and rewarding volunteer role
- Great experience for your CV
- Regular support and supervision
Time commitment:
- Varied as events happen across the year. A resi weekend would usually take place Friday to Sunday and online events last about 90 minutes.
