n-compass operates across the North West of England to make a positive difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people disadvantaged by disability, physical/mental illness, age or social exclusion through providing advocacy, carers, health & wellbeing, and young people's services.
The role is to support Young Carers Practitioners at our regular (monthly) groups and also school holiday time activities.
Supporting to deliver fun activities including cooking, crafts, circus skills and many more
Key information
- Duration: Ongoing
- Start Date: 1st July 2026
- Volunteer: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly
- Availability: Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM
- Tasks: • Supporting our Young Carers Practitioners at Young Carer Groups and School Holiday activities.
• Work within the organisation’s policy on confidentiality and safeguarding - Training: Induction and skills training
Safeguarding Training
Access to social events for volunteers
Access to training opportunities (First Aid, Mental Health Training etc)
2 x mentoring sessions per year with frequent welfare checks
Gaining valuable experience - Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Skill And Qualifications Required: Willingness to listen to and support Young Carers in a non-judgemental way.
Flexible - evening activities, or day time during school holidays.
Travel expenses paid - Interests: Children, Education, Health and wellbeing, Social Welfare, Young people
- Suitability: Groups, Indoor, Online, Outdoor, People seeking work, Short term commitment, University students, 18 and over
- Activities: Befriending, Coaching, Support Work, Youth work
- Skills: Listening, Negotiating, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
- Home Based: No
- DBS Check: Yes
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: Yes
- Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Automatic opening doors, Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets
• Work within the organisation’s policy on confidentiality and safeguarding
Safeguarding Training
Access to social events for volunteers
Access to training opportunities (First Aid, Mental Health Training etc)
2 x mentoring sessions per year with frequent welfare checks
Gaining valuable experience
Flexible - evening activities, or day time during school holidays.
Travel expenses paid