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🌟 Residential Break Volunteers Needed – Make a Difference with Go Beyond 🌟

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We are currently looking for Residential Break Volunteers to join us for 4-night, 5-day breaks throughout the year. You can choose one week or more!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family, Health & Medicine, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Housing Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    subject of DBS

    Description

    Looking for a meaningful volunteering opportunity working with children and young people?

    Go Beyond is a national children’s charity providing free residential breaks for young people aged 8–13 who are facing serious challenges in their lives. Our breaks give children the chance to escape pressures at home, build confidence, have fun, and create happy memories that last a lifetime.

    We are currently looking for Residential Break Volunteers to join us for 4-night, 5-day breaks throughout the year at our centres in:

    📍 Cardfields Centre, Bumfords Lane, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2NR

    📍 Coastal Centre, Well Street, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2QN

    📍 Daleside Centre, Ravenscliffe Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LF

    As a volunteer, you’ll help create an unforgettable experience by:

    ✨ Supporting fun outdoor and creative activities

    ✨ Encouraging and engaging with young people

    ✨ Helping with meals and daily tasks

    ✨ Being a positive role model

    ✨ Working alongside our experienced Break Leaders

    Activities can include:

    🎨 Arts & crafts

    ⚽ Sports & games

    🍰 Baking

    🌱 Gardening

    🏖 Outdoor adventures and more

    🏡 Accommodation, meals, and activities are all provided for the week.

    No specialist experience is required — just enthusiasm, kindness, and a willingness to get involved. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and ages, whether you are:

    • A student

    • Working full-time or part-time

    • Retired

    • Taking a career break

    • Interested in youth work or the outdoors

    • Simply looking to give back and make a difference

    This opportunity is especially valuable for anyone interested in:

    • Teaching

    • Psychology

    • Social work

    • Youth work

    • Outdoor education

    ✅ Flexible dates available throughout the year

    ✅ Full training and safeguarding support provided

    ✅ Gold DofE Residential Approved Provider

    ✅ Fantastic experience for CVs and future careers

    ✅ Volunteer on any week that suits your schedule

    If you’d like to help give children a week they’ll never forget, we’d love to hear from you 💙

    Apply here:

    https://www.gobeyond.org.uk/apply-to-become-a-break-volunteer/

    Read about our Volunteers’ experiences:

    https://www.thetimes.com/travel/my-uplifting-volunteering-break-that-only-cost-a-train-fare-qk9xvmk6m

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/01/30/go-beyond-charity-breaks-volunteering-teenager-summer/

    #Volunteer #Cornwall #Derbyshire #Essex #DofE #YouthWork #Teaching #Psychology #SocialWork #CharityVolunteer #GoBeyond

    Location

    On-site

    Daleside Centre, Ravenscliffe Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1LF

    Ravenscliffe Farm Bradbourne Road, B5056, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne DE6 1LF, UK

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