A call has gone out for people to help with the work of a vital Swindon organisation.
SMASH Youth Project are a team of professional mentors who provide safe spaces and practical support for young people across the town.
The project is currently looking for volunteers to serve as Trustees and to work in other roles, including street collections, supporting the team in the office and picking up donations from community groups.
Qualities sought in volunteer trustees are:
- be empathetic to the needs of young people experiencing homelessness
- have effective communication and interpersonal skills
- maintain safe personal boundaries and confidentiality
- work as a team and support colleagues
- commit to one session a week ideally for a minimum of six months
A spokesperson said: "The young people we work with need stability and consistency, so we look for volunteers who can make a regular commitment. You don’t need to have experience working with young people."
Swindon Borough Council Chief Executive Samantha Mowbray recently met the SMASH team to hear about their work and the difference it makes to young people.
Alongside their daily work, the team are currently supporting young people to be involved in the design of the new youth centre which is opening in Park North later this year.
People can find out more about the organisation and its volunteering opportunities at https://smashyouthproject.co.uk/
The project is currently looking for volunteers to serve as Trustees and to work in other roles, including street collections, supporting the team in the office and picking up donations from community groups.
Qualities sought in volunteer trustees are:
- be empathetic to the needs of young people experiencing homelessness
- have effective communication and interpersonal skills
- maintain safe personal boundaries and confidentiality
- work as a team and support colleagues
- commit to one session a week ideally for a minimum of six months
A spokesperson said: "The young people we work with need stability and consistency, so we look for volunteers who can make a regular commitment. You don’t need to have experience working with young people."
Swindon Borough Council Chief Executive Samantha Mowbray recently met the SMASH team to hear about their work and the difference it makes to young people.
Alongside their daily work, the team are currently supporting young people to be involved in the design of the new youth centre which is opening in Park North later this year.
People can find out more about the organisation and its volunteering opportunities at https://smashyouthproject.co.uk/
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