If you're aged 18 to 24, living in Hertfordshire, and passionate about creating positive change, join Herts Young Homeless (hyh) as a Youth Engagement Volunteer.
At hyh, we work to prevent youth homelessness and support young people facing challenges such as family breakdown, domestic abuse, and mental health difficulties. We believe young people should help shape the services designed for them, and that's why we need you! As part of our friendly and supportive team, you'll help make sure young people's voices are heard, valued and acted on.
What you'll be doing
Help shape exciting youth events
Support the planning, promotion and delivery of Youth Advisory Board meetings, Youth Summits and other engagement activities.
You'll:
- Help create fun, interactive ways to explore important issues and gather young people's views
- Support the development of session plans, resources and agendas
- Take part in recording actions and following up after events
- Collect and analyse feedback to help improve future activities
Recruit and support young volunteers
Help us find and welcome more young people into hyh.
You'll:
- Create engaging adverts and application guidance
- Help develop application and interview questions
- Take part in interviews and recruitment activities
Support work experience opportunities
Help create positive and meaningful experiences for young people.
You'll:
- Design interesting, engaging and enjoyable work experience programmes
- Help participants get the most from their time with hyh
Stay connected with our youth network
Help build a strong community of young people involved with hyh.
You'll:
- Communicate with Youth Advisory Board alumni and volunteers
- Create updates, newsletters and exciting opportunities to stay involved
Commitment:
- 1 day per week on a Tuesday or Wednesday
- We hope volunteers will be able to stay involved for around 12 months, but we understand circumstances can change. Any time off needed for holidays/exams/other commitments will be honoured.
What's in it for you?
- Build valuable skills in leadership, event planning and communication
- Gain experience and a reference to boost your CV, university or job applications
- Meet like-minded young people and grow your confidence
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people across Hertfordshire
- Help influence projects, campaigns and decisions at hyh
- Lunch and travel costs reimbursed on your working day
We'd love to hear from you if...
- You're aged 18 to 24 and live in Hertfordshire
- You're enthusiastic about helping young people
- You enjoy working with others and sharing ideas
- You want to develop your skills, confidence and experience
- You believe young people's voices matter
The deadline for applications is 9th November 2026
You can apply in a written format or by sending your answers to us in a short video.
Interviews to be held w/c 23rd November
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will provide support for accessibility needs.
Our promise to you
We will use the information you provide to process your volunteer application and manage your involvement with us. We will handle your information carefully and in line with our privacy notice.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding the children, young people and vulnerable adults we support, all successful applicants for this volunteer role will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check before starting their volunteering with us.
No experience? No problem. You don’t need to be an expert, just bring your enthusiasm and personality!
Want to apply?
You can apply in a written format or by sending your answers to us in a short video.
Apply by 9th November!
Complete your application form here