Youth violence is a complex and growing issue that impact not just individuals, but entire communities. The Gifted Organisation Limited is taking bold steps to address this through our signature six-week Butterfly Project for vulnerable and marginalised teenage girls, combined with a parenting support programme and stronger school partnerships. Admittedly …
Train as a Youth Worker
A 6-week project to train as a Youth Project Worker.
What’s involved? During the course, participants will be taken through the different aspects of youth work.Â
Topics covered:
- How to become an effective session worker and work with young people
- Professional boundaries, dealing with sensitive issues and safeguarding: disclosures and scenarios
- Communication skills, IT skills and engaging with young people
- Unconscious bias training and impromptu creativity
- Working for a charity, how to maintain engagement and what’s trending?
- Confidentiality, safeguarding and health & safety
- Â
Why take part?
Having completed the course modules, attendees will be invited to interview to be employed as a sessional youth worker by The Gifted charity, on a fixed-term contract.
Our Impact
Since 2012, we have engaged with over 7000 beneficiaries. Our initiatives have included confidence-building courses, 1-2-1 mentoring, community drop-ins, media and creative projects, peer education, and family support.
After taking part in one of our projects, 95 of participants said they had learned a new skill and 90% said that they now believe they can achieve their goals.
Latest News
Get updates directly to your inbox
Join our mission to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people. Sign up to our newsletter for campaign updates as well as opportunities to get involved.
