National Citizen Service (NCS) Programme

The programme includes outdoor activities to build confidence and teamwork, workshop sessions to learn and develop skills, interaction with charity groups to get to know what the local community needs and how volunteering can be an important way to connect with people and make a difference in the area where you live. VOLUNTEER ROLE: The MTV volunteers will: • Work with a team of staff to support young people (15 -17 year-olds) from various social and cultural backgrounds on the 3 Waves of the NCS programme running in the summer. • Lead by example and get involved in outdoor and community volunteering activities while helping to keep the group motivated at all times. • Support the Team Leaders and Team Assistants to ensure programme content is delivered and understood by the group. The role includes building good relationships with your colleagues and participants while helping with any problems that may arise. • Support personal development goals with the young people and help young people to understand the ethos of learning and involvement of the NCS programme. • Provide short group activities using skills from leading workcamps or working/volunteering with young people in a variety of contexts.