WIRRAL'S Youth Support Service is recruiting community volunteers to join its service in delivering inspiring workshops and activities for young people in the Wallasey area.

The idea is for volunteers to help broaden young people’s horizons and excite them, create opportunities for them to engage and get involved. 

Volunteers will help young people - mainly between the ages of 13 and 19 - find out what interests them and equip them with skills and knowledge.

The service is looking for people of any age from any backgrounds or walk of life to share their expertise, knowledge and passion with young people. 

The volunteering could be undertaken with a view to changing their career or it could be just as a hobby – whatever the motivation, their practical life skills will help equip young people for the future.

Ideally, because they will be working with young people mainly from the Wallasey constituency area, it is hoped that the recruits will also be from the local area. However, applications from those who live outside of Wallasey constituency are also welcomed.

Interested people can download and complete an application form at wirral.gov.uk/inspire. This should be emailed to wallaseyteam@wirral.gov.uk or posted to Wallasey Constituency Team, Leasowe Millennium Centre, Twickenham Drive, Leasowe, Wirral, CH46 1PQ.

The first wave of volunteers will be recruited from applications received on or before November 29 but the opportunity will remain open for new people to apply. Applicants will be invited to attend an information exchange session during the first two weeks in December to meet with young people and ensure the role is right for them.

Delivery of the programme will commence from April 2016 onwards. This is likely to take place at Wallasey Youth Hub and Moreton Youth Club and may include other venues. 

A date or dates will be agreed with volunteers based on when they wish to work with the young people. The full timetable will be advertised so as many young people as possible have the opportunity to take part. 

You will be given an induction and supported by Youth Workers from the Youth Support Service and paid for any out of pocket expenses. There is also a small budget available to buy or hire resources, such as materials, equipment, etc, for use in activities with young people.