We need volunteers like you to help young people learn more about what the British Red Cross does and to help them to get involved. They might decide to raise awareness of issues like the challenges facing migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, or the importance of learning basic first aid. They could run fundraising events or collect second-hand items to sell in our shops. With your support, they can develop their own skills for life and work and have some fun doing it! At the British Red Cross (BRC), we believe that all young people can make an amazing difference to their communities, our organisation and Movement while developing their confidence, skills and Resilience. (British Red Cross – Youth Policy). We are looking for passionate young people (aged 16-25) to join the Youth Leadership Team, the British Red Cross national youth representation body, ready to shape, influence, and contribute to the work of the BRC. As a YLT member you will operate within the governance framework of the BRC and the wider International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The role is flexible. You will need to be contactable by MS Teams, phone and email and available for up to four in person meetings in the year. The term lasts 24 months from the day of selection, renewable for a second and final term. You can step down at any time. As a member of the YLT, it is vital that you uphold, promote, and give effect to the Fundamental Principles, act consistently with and promote the mission, values, and strategic priorities of the BRC and RCRC Movement, and ensure that your conduct, decisions, and recommendations reflect integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diversity. Typical tasks may include: - Encourage young volunteers to voice their views and share their voice to help influence or shape change. - Contribute to strategies, policies, and guidelines: - Advocate on matters affecting young people. - Collaborate with young leaders within the BRC and wider RCRC Movement. - Working alongside Youth Engagement Staff to ensure youth led structures thrive. - Ensure all relevant updates are shared with the whole team to maintain cohesion. - Collaborate with other young people-led steering groups and committees (such as Safemates, Ready to Help, and Kindness in Action). We would like you to have / be: - Present and act in an intentional and considerate manner always. - Treat others with respect, acceptance and understanding. - Actively engage in YLT work, meetings and events or communicate barriers to doing so. - Seek ongoing additional support/training to ensure you are best equipped for the role. - Suitably prepare for meetings and remain informed of outcomes regardless of attendance. - Take collective responsibility for decisions. - Act in the best interests of the team, young people and the wider organisation. - A passion for empowering others. - Able to collaborate with and represent the views of diverse groups of people. - Act with integrity and be able to build trust with volunteers and staff. - Able to bring your ideas to innovate and tackle changes that youth face. - Basic IT skills. - Confidence to travel independently. - At least 6 months experience of volunteering for the British Red Cross with up-to-date training. Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. **Health and Safety Statement** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need. *Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications from 15 – 17-year-olds for this role. Please get in touch and we can support you to find another role in your area.*
Why we want you: We need volunteers like you to engage with young people and encourage them to support our work through volunteering, fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness of humanitarian issues. You will run interactive sessions to help them plan what they want to do.
Tasks: Promote the Red Cross and ways young people can get involved.
Research, organise and prepare for sessions.
Run interactive sessions with young people.
Support young people to plan and run their own activities to support the British Red Cross.
Supervise other volunteers delivering projects and sessions.
Help develop session plans and other resources.
Skills: Experience in working with young people.
Good IT skills.
Responsible, organised, reliable and able to work independently.
Willing to do training for the role.
Benefits: The chance to meet a variety of people and make a real difference to their lives.
Free training and ongoing personal development for the role.
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills or to gain new ones.
The company of a warm and friendly team of like-minded people.
Refund of reasonable expenses spent while volunteering and attending training.
