Youth Talk provides free, professional, one-to-one counselling for children and young people (aged 13–25) in St Albans, Harpenden and surrounding villages, who are struggling with their mental ...
Community Champion
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Alexandra Asanache
#121985
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Help raise awareness and funds for free counselling for local young people by connecting with your community and inspiring others to get involved.
Are you confident, friendly and keen to make a difference? Join Youth Talk as a Community Champion.
Community Champions are passionate supporters who help raise awareness and funds for Youth Talk in their own networks and community. They act as positive ambassadors and help more people understand the importance of young people’s mental health.
What you might do
- Organise or host local fundraising events such as bake sales, coffee mornings or quiz nights
- Lead challenge fundraising such as runs, cycles or sponsored activities
- Introduce Youth Talk to local groups, businesses or contacts
- Speak about our work within your networks
- Represent Youth Talk at community events or information sessions
- Share information about our free counselling services
- Help build relationships with local organisations
- Encourage others to get involved or support our work
Time commitment
Flexible. You can contribute in a way that suits your time and availability.
The benefits to you
- Meet new people and build connections in your community
- Develop confidence and communication skills
- Gain experience to support your CV
- Be part of a supportive volunteer team
- Make a real difference to local young people
- Enjoy a sense of purpose and achievement
What you can expect from Youth Talk
- A warm welcome and ongoing support from our team
- Clear guidance and briefing
- Fundraising resources and ideas
- A dedicated contact for support
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- Reasonable expenses covered
- Regular updates about our work and impact
- References or certificates on request
What we ask from volunteers
- To be reliable and arrive on time for agreed shifts
- To let us know as early as possible if you can no longer attend
- To follow guidance on health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality
- To represent Youth Talk in a positive and respectful way
- To raise any concerns if something does not feel safe or right
This is a flexible, practical role where you can get involved as much or as little as suits you, while being part of a team making a real difference.
About Youth Talk
Youth Talk is a local charity providing free, confidential counselling to young people aged 13 to 25 in St Albans and surrounding areas. We offer a safe space where young people can talk openly about whatever is worrying them and get the support they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Location
Our charity’s activities take place within the St Albans District, and as such volunteers need to be based locally to ensure they can easily access and participate in our community events.
Practical Considerations
- This is a flexible role and you can choose how and when you support
- You will mainly carry out activities independently or within your own networks
- Some activities may involve speaking to groups or representing Youth Talk publicly
- You may need to travel locally to events or community meetings
- Basic confidence in talking to others is helpful, but support is available
- You should be comfortable following guidance around safeguarding and confidentiality
- You will need to communicate with your Youth Talk contact about your plans and activities
- This role will require an informal chat or briefing before getting started
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About Youth Talk
Youth Talk provides free, professional, one-to-one counselling for children and young people (aged 13–25) in St Albans, Harpenden and surrounding villages, who are struggling with their mental wellbeing. It is a truly pioneering and unique service providing up to a whole year's counselling support if required so that our local young people can overcome their mental health challenges, reach their potential, and thrive in society.
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