Three week challenge to offer insight into youth leader volunteering

St John Ambulance in Putney is looking for inspiring volunteers to help young people unlock their full potential and develop life skills, through its new Three Week Challenge.

The nation’s leading first aid charity builds generations of life savers through its Badger and Cadet groups; aimed at seven to ten-year-olds and 11 to 17-year-olds, respectively.

And, its Putney Cadet Unit is offering people the opportunity to attend three of their weekly sessions to support their work with young people, to get a taste of the exciting programmes on offer, and – possibly – commit to becoming a youth leader or helper in the longer term.

Starting on Thursday 25 April for three weeks, anyone interested in volunteering with the youth group can go along to The Old Manual Room, All Saints Church, Putney, SW15 1AP, from 6.30pm until 8pm.

There is no need to book, but for more information contact unit manager Sophia Harrison on sophia.harrison1@sja.org.uk

Sophia said, 'Three weeks is all it takes to find out just how fun and rewarding volunteering with young people can be. You’ll start by seeing our youth programme in action, then find out where you fit in. Our team of experienced volunteers will support you every step of the way; by week three you’ll be supporting, or even running, an activity of your own.

'Everyone who takes on the challenge will be helping us deliver an inclusive, accessible and inspiring programme that meets the aspirations and needs of young people, including training the next generation in first aid and other essential life skills. If you find inspiring young people as exciting as we do, we would love you to join us.'

The Three Week Challenge is commitment-free and no previous experience is necessary.

You can find out more about opportunities for volunteering with young people at St John Ambulance, including details of how to apply for a role at: www.sja.org.uk/youthroles.

April 12, 2019