How to become a Youth Leader

Step 1

Find your region and apply

Start here

Step 2

Submit your application

After you sign-up, we'll ask you some questions about yourself and show you the roles available in your area. Be sure to have a copy of your photo ID and a photo of yourself (against a white background) handy, as you'll need these to submit your application

Step 3

Welcome meeting

Once you’ve submitted your application, we'll get in touch to arrange a welcome chat
to learn more about you and go from there

About the role

Being a Youth Leader comes with a bit more responsibility - you'd be running the unit and take the lead on supporting our incredible young people. 

In both roles, you will be responsible for:  

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and open environment, where young people can learn life skills including First Aid 
• Supporting with the delivery of games, activities and sessions 
• Coordinating with your team to make sure young people are safe and supervised 
• Empowering and encouraging inclusion and participation of all the young people 
• Supporting the Unit Manager with administration, collecting resources, paperwork, etc. 

 Youth Leaders are also responsible for: 

• Leading, organising and supporting the preparation and delivery of programme in a fun way 
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people and adults in the unit 
• Managing the parent/guardian rota 
• Understanding and applying all relevant policies, procedures, youth programme content and role requirements in your unit 
• Completing all necessary training for the Youth Leader role