Closing date: 30th April 2019
About the Position
Volunteer role title: Volunteer Chaplains
Locations: Worthing, Horsham, Brighton & Hove and Eastbourne.
Could you make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people at YMCA DownsLink Group?
We are looking for volunteer chaplains to help run informal weekly chaplaincy evenings to support the residents who live at our housing projects in all the locations above.
We house young people, aged 16-25, most of whom stay around 2 years. Our young people face many barriers; we provide a place and space for young people to feel safe through our projects that will lead to better life chances and a positive future. Our volunteers are at the heart of our work to support and encourage young people 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-judgemental, with a sense of humour and a love of young people. We have a Christian Foundation and inclusive vision and we welcome applications from people of all faiths.
Our volunteer chaplains are here to listen and to chat. You will work as part of a team and spend time with the residents in their projects, cooking and eating with them, chatting, playing board games, and generally just being there for them. You will also receive training and support from one of our paid Chaplains.
We ask for a commitment of one evening every 2-3 weeks.
Chaplaincy takes place at:
Worthing Foyer – Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm
Brighton & Hove – Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm
Horsham – Thursday evenings, 7.30-9pm
Eastbourne – Monday evenings 6-8pm
For an informal chat about the role please contact:
Brighton, Hove, and Worthing:
Lucy McGrath, Lead Chaplain on 01273 222563 or email at [email protected]
Horsham:
Lucy McGrath, Lead Chaplain on 01273 222563 or email at [email protected]
Eastbourne:
Trudi, East Sussex Chaplain on 07884 549308 or email [email protected]
For more information about chaplaincy at YMCA DownsLink Group, please see our Chaplaincy page and download our job profiles (below) for specific of each project and role.
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: Rolling
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:
Worthing Foyer
Lansworth House
Gareth Stacey
Horsham Y Centre
Eastbourne Foyer
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]
