Youth Homeless Helpline Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to take calls from young people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their circumstances could be dictated by a number of reasons, so you need to a good listener with an empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
What's Involved
Full training and ongoing support is provided. This is a home working opportunity, anywhere across Wales. Volunteering hours can differ week by week but we ask you put yourself forward for at least one four hour shift per week, with a maximum of 12 hours. Shifts are evenings and weekends.
The helpline operates between 5pm - 1am Monday to Friday.
Helpline operates 9am-1am over the weekend and on bank holidays.
Reporting to: Helpline Volunteer Coordinator
What We Need From You
To respond to Llamau’s helpline calls and texts responding to young people housing needs.
To listen to young people in a non-judgmental and empathetic way, ensuring a quality service is provided.
To assess each call individually to ensure the support and assistance given to callers is appropriate and of the highest standard.
To refer and signpost to appropriate services, providing advocacy when needed.
To record accurate information in the appropriate systems required by Llamau.
To uphold Llamau’s Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures.
To maintain confidentiality at all times whilst also considering safeguarding issues.
To participate in training, supervision and debrief sessions
To be self aware and seek advice, report problems, difficulties, complaints to the Volunteer Helpline Coordinators.
Benefits of Volunteering
Comprehensive training programme
Good quality support
Out of pocket expenses
On-going training opportunities.
Time Commitment
Minimum requirement: 1 x 4 hr shift weekly
Maximum requirement: 12hr
Pattern: Weekly rota volunteer shifts, evenings and weekends
Location
Across Wales. A working from home opportunity