Closing date: 5th December 2018
About the Position
Volunteer role title: Volunteer Chaplains
Location: Worthing Foyer
Could you make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people at YMCA Worthing Foyer?
At YMCA Worthing Foyer, part of YMCA DownsLink group, we are looking for volunteer chaplains to help run an informal weekly chaplaincy evening to support the residents of Worthing Foyer. This project houses 29 young people at any one time, aged 16-25, most of whom stay around 2 years. These young people are usually homeless – i.e. they cannot live at home or do not have a home for a variety of reasons. Our work is challenging but Worthing Foyer is a place where young people can get support and encouragement to turn their lives around.
Could you be a volunteer chaplain and add real value to the work we do? We are looking for people of faith who are kind, good listeners, non-judgmental, with a sense of humour and a love of young people. You would join a small team and have some training and support. Our chaplaincy service has been established at Worthing Foyer for over 18 months and is deeply valued by staff and young people.
Chaplaincy takes place on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm. We would ask for a commitment of one evening every 2-3 weeks.
Interested? Contact Lucy McGrath, Lead Chaplain 01273 222563 or [email protected]
For more information about chaplaincy at YMCA DownsLink Group, please see https://www.ymcadlg.org/get-involved/chaplaincy/
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Closing date for applications: at 9am on the 15th January 2019
Interviews date: To be confirmed
How To Apply…
You can download a Volunteer Role Description and a Volunteer Application Form below. Please return your form to us by email at [email protected] or by hand or post to:
Human Resources
YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP,
Reed House,
47 Church Road,
Hove, BN3 2BE
Download a Volunteer Role Description here
Download a Volunteer Application Form here
How to Apply
Further Information
An inclusive workplace – We appreciate the rich diversity of our staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and life experiences. As such, YMCA DLG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.
Accessibility –Â If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Should you require any assistance with our application process, or have any questions regarding volunteering opportunities, please email us at [email protected]
