Volunteering Opportunity: Ad hoc Youth Talk Volunteer with Youth Talk

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Want to help in small but meaningful ways? Join Youth Talk as an Ad Hoc Volunteer. Support simple tasks around St Albans when you have time and help us raise awareness and keep our services running for local young people.

Opportunity Type: Micro-volunteering

District: St Albans

Location: From your office, From home, Online, Indoor, Outdoor, Event

Time of day: Casual or Intermittent

Practical Considerations: • Tasks are shared via WhatsApp so access to a smartphone is needed
• You can choose which tasks to accept based on your availability
• Some tasks may involve light lifting or short local travel
• Clear instructions and support are always provided

Requirements: Own vehicle or access to a vehicle

Requirements (additional): Our charity’s activities take place within the St Albans District, and as such volunteers need to be based locally to ensure they can easily access and participate in our community events.

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Families, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Mental Health, Young People & Adolescents

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Ad Hoc Volunteers support Youth Talk with small, practical tasks that arise throughout the year. This role is ideal for people who want to help in a flexible, low‑commitment way.

*Tasks may include*
• Posting or distributing flyers
• Moving equipment between local venues
• Supporting simple admin or office tasks
• Helping with light logistical jobs
• Assisting with small one off requests from the team

Requests are shared through a WhatsApp group and you can opt in when you are available.

*Time commitment*
Flexible, often around 2 hours per month

*Reporting to*
Volunteer Lead

*Location*
St Albans District

*What we ask from volunteers*
• To be reliable and arrive on time for agreed shifts
• To let us know as early as possible if you can no longer help
• To follow guidance on health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality
• To represent Youth Talk in a positive and respectful way
• To raise any concerns if something does not feel safe or right

This is a flexible, practical role where you can get involved as much or as little as suits you, while being part of a team making a real difference.

*About Youth Talk*
Youth Talk is a local charity providing free, confidential counselling to young people aged 13 to 25 in St Albans and surrounding areas. We offer a safe space where young people can talk openly about whatever is worrying them and get the support they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing.