Youth Justice Service - Volunteering opportunities directory

The Youth Justice Service is looking for volunteers to support their work in preventing offending and anti-social behaviour by young people.

As a volunteer you'll take young people to appointments, such as housing, social services, benefits, Connexions, job centre.

You'll be volunteering alongside paid staff, taking part in one-to-one sessions with young people in restorative or victim-focused work.

This role also involves:

• mentoring young people who need additional support and guidance
• prevention work with young people aged 8 to 13 years - taking them to the library, out of school activities, educational or cultural visits

• opportunities to have a positive impact on a young person's life
• chances to develop your skills and experience of working with young people
• chances to improve your confidence and self esteem

• Alison Cammiss - Volunteer Manager for Children and Young People
• Telephone: 07901 813436
• Email: alison.cammiss@york.gov.uk

Also see

• Current volunteering opportunities
• People and communities
• Volunteering with City of York Council