Young People First

People First has worked with young people for over 18 years. Formerly known as ‘youth projects’, Young People First works with young people with learning difficulties and/or autism both at our conference centre and out in the community to have their voices heard, make friends, and make a difference.

The Youth Team is a small, friendly team based in Carlisle at the moment, but we are looking to expand to West Cumbria in the future.

• Contract: Voluntary Position
• Salary: Expenses will be provided

15-25 Club – Monday Nights:

This project focuses on mental health, wellbeing, aspirations and transition. The project looks to develop self-advocacy skills, supporting young people to be confident in their own voice, representing themselves and ‘rooting’ that voice in shaping their future. The young people in the group design their own social outings and make their own rules!

Youth Activities: Timetable Varies

Other youth activities are open to young people aged 10-25 with learning difficulties and/or autism. We aim to establish safe spaces through social activities like bowling, arts and crafts and trips out on the train, to museums and further afield.

The volunteer role will be subject to DBS checks. There may be an informal interview/chat with the young people who attend our activities to get to know you first. Ongoing training and support will be provided.