Volunteer at The Trust
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Medium value reflecting impactful volunteer work but lacks financial compensation.
- Meaningful community service with flexibility
- Personal growth opportunities in mentoring roles
- Engagement in impactful work despite no pay
Pros
- Opportunity for meaningful community engagement
- Potential personal growth through volunteering
- Flexible hours based on personal schedule
Cons
- No financial compensation for work
- Emotional work may be challenging
- Limited direct career advancement opportunities
Who it's for
Any stage • Volunteer
Good fit
- Compassionate individuals looking to volunteer
- Mentors eager to support young people
- Community-oriented volunteers seeking flexible roles
Not recommended for
- Candidates needing financial compensation for their efforts
- Those unwilling to commit to a long-term relationship with youth
- Individuals hesitant to handle emotional situations
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About The Role
- Spend regular quality time together, building trust and rapport.
- Encourage them to try new activities and experiences.
- Support their personal goals, whether in education, work, hobbies, or wellbeing
- Help develop essential life and social skills.
- Provide a listening ear during challenges or changes.
- Signpost to useful opportunities, services, and resources.
- Celebrate their achievements, big or small.
- Reliable, trustworthy and approachable
- Able to listen without judgement
- Skilled at building rapport with young people
- Passionate about supporting children and young adults to reach their potential
What We Offer
- Free DBS check provided
- Full training in mentoring, befriending, safeguarding, communication skills, relationship building and coaching.
- Opportunities to attend events and activities with young people.
- Ongoing support from our team.
- The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference in a young person’s life
About Us
Help us to change children and young people’s lives!
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
- Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
- Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.
Our Values
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.
We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.
Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.
Safeguarding
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.
The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.
