Volunteer Detached Youth Worker

Working with young people in their own setting, such as parks and streets, taking

activities and discussion to them. In Loughton, Ongar, Waltham Abbey, Epping and

surrounding towns and villages.

Without volunteers, the huge range of opportunities for young people in Essex wouldn’t be

available.

As a Youth Service, we are extremely passionate about making sure all young people in

Essex have access to good quality opportunities and activities. Places to take part in

activities which will develop them as people. Working with people who believe they can

bring out the best in them.

Volunteers make a massive difference to young people’s lives, whether they are running

sports, opening a youth club, fundraising, sitting on a committee, helping young people be

creative or making hot chocolate and having a chat. Volunteers in Essex brings

enthusiasm and passion to their work with young people.

It’s important to us that our volunteers reflect the communities they live in. We welcome

all ages, ethnicities and personal histories. Young people’s experiences are all unique and

it’s helpful for them to talk to people from different backgrounds.

Skills

Experience is useful, but not essential as you will work alongside youth workers who will

support you to develop the skills you need. We offer training to all volunteers with an

option to do a nationally recognised qualification.