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Availability Details
Every Wednesday from 11-2 pm. We ask for a minimum commitment of 3 months.
Venue Address
United Kingdom
About Us
akt supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. We support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates LGBTQ+ Identities. 136,000 young people in the UK are homeless. 24% of those are LGBTQ+, made homeless by rejection or abuse from family. For as long as LGBTQ+ young people are subject to hostility, exclusion and insecurity, our services will be vitally needed.
About the role
The akt Outreach Programme aims to spread the word about akt far and wide with the goal of letting as many LGBTQ+ young people as possible know we’re here to support them if or when they need us. Community outreach volunteers are passionate and eager to share their knowledge of our cause with others whether it’s dropping off leaflets at a venue, attending a LGBTQ+ Fair/event or contacting youth agencies, schools and colleges with information about our services.
Suggested Activities:
- Using your existing networks to spread the word about akt to young LGBTQ+ people who may be experiencing homelessness or living vulnerably
- Accessing online spaces or LGBTQ+ groups
- Researching organisations to approach for outreach activities and working with other outreach volunteers and the Services team to coordinate these
- Sharing your passion for what we do with your community
- Opportunities to undertake your own mini-research projects
What you will gain:
- an opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop connections with people in your local community
- it’s a great way to increase your knowledge of the charity sector, helping you in your personal and professional development
- you will make a positive impact in your community and beyond
- a reference
- the opportunity to be part of the akt team and social opportunities with other volunteers
Skills needed
Experience in using IT packages, including Microsoft Outlook
Good research skills (desirable but not essential)
Good knowledge of your local area and potential supporters, and a genuine enthusiasm for our cause.
Creative and flexible
An understanding of the issues that are faced by LGBTQ+ communities and young people is desirable
Benefits for the Volunteer
What you will gain:
An opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop connections with people in your local community
It’s a great way to increase your knowledge of the charity sector, helping you in your personal and professional development
You will make a positive impact in your community and beyond
A reference
The opportunity to be part of the akt team and social opportunities with other volunteers
