At Esteem young people aged 14-26 can realise their strength to cope with life’s challenges and thrive into their futures.
Our community is grounded in trust and respect, and built with young people for young people.
We run a transformational range of free to access sessions which wouldn’t be available without us:
- Group Activities: Healthy meals, social, physical and outdoor activities, creative sessions, and trips.
- 1-2-1 Support: Professional counselling, mentoring, walk & talks, youth work 1-2-1’s, vocational support.
- Opportunities to Give Back: Volunteering, Paid Opportunities, Work Experience and Community Events.
At Esteem, we can belong and make a positive difference, whatever challenges we face. We all need someone to believe in us and the space to believe in ourselves. When we value ourselves and each other, we can all thrive together.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1-2-1 support to young adults using Esteem’s Creative Suite.
Share your skills and knowledge while allowing young people to develop their own visions.
Support an Esteem youth worker at monthly Creative Collective ‘Power Up’ meetings, offering guidance and adding to creative discussions around the work young people share.
2-4 hours per week, including 1-2-1 support sessions and the monthly Creative Collective meetings.
The Creative Collective meets on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00pm.
The other hours can be set with individual young adults within our opening hours (10am-6pm Monday to Friday).
To report any safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team.
Uphold the commitment of the organisation to equality and diversity and its set of values.
What induction, training and support is offered?
Volunteers will receive an induction into the Creative Suite and training on Esteem’s youth-focused approach, including safeguarding and trauma-informed practices.
Ongoing support and guidance from Esteem staff.
Ongoing training is provided.
What skills or qualities are needed?
Required Experience and Skills:
Demonstrable experience in a creative industry, such as digital illustration, graphic design, music production, photography, filmmaking, live streaming, or podcasting.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
A passion for inclusion and the power of giving everyone a chance to explore their creativity.
Confidence using some of the kit in our creative suite equipment.
Date added
27th January 2025
Organisation
Location
The Old School House, Ham Road
Deadline for applications
31 Mar 2025
Categories
Young people
Activities
Arts/music Teaching/training Volunteering as part of a team Volunteering with computers
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Rachel Colbourne
Email address
rachel.colbourne@esteem.org.uk
https://esteem.org.uk/esteem-jobs-board/
