Hi, we’re the Y-Team
Hi, we’re the Y-Team
We’re a unique group of proactive young people. Through fundraising and monthly meetings we drive Hope’s service forwards using our own personal experiences.
Enabling young leaders
We’re dedicated to helping others going through a family health crisis because we have all been there. We know how important it is to be around people who understand what you’re going through. Sometimes you need to shout and rant. Sometimes you need a quiet chat and a friendly ear. Other times, you just need to get out, have a laugh with friends and be yourself.
Hope is here to help you do all that and more. The Y-Team is here to help Hope continue to develop a service that’s by young people, for young people – and to keep it right for you.
The amazing Y-Team
These guys tirelessly volunteer, take on mentoring roles to the younger users, fundraise, and represent Hope across Herefordshire. They are passionate about building confidence and autonomy – turning a traumatic experience into a bright future.
Want to join Hope’s Y-Team?
This role is open to young people aged 16-25 in Herefordshire. There are no training requirements, just a willingness to be involved and a can-do attitude!
While it is not a requirement, we are particularly interested to hear from young people with a lived experience of a family health crisis.
The team meet face-to-face a minimum of once a month, but often more depending on how much you want to be involved. We have a team-building day in October for all successful candidates to attend to get to know each other!
What you’ll do
- Contribute ideas and share experiences to support Hope to deliver face to face projects and activities which are on trend for children and young people.
- Highlight areas the group should focus on to have the most impact and make the Y-Team stand out in the community.
- Represent and promote Hope Support services at events throughout the county where appropriate.
- Be part of a welcoming, engaging, and enthusiastic environment for young people to connect with one another.
- Help build a sense of community within the group that provides for both individual and social development creating a shared focus.
- Ensure that you attend the Y-Team meetings regularly.
What you’ll get
- A unique volunteer experience to make your CV stand out
- Gain valuable training, such as first aid and food hygiene certificate
- The chance to plan events and fundraisers, learning new skills – taking an idea from start to finish, managing staffing, funding and logistics.
- Opportunities to gain knowledge and develop confidence in working children and young people (optional).
- Social action – you’ll make a difference within your community as well as to the lives of young people going through a family health crisis.
Who you are
- A kind and empathetic person, with an understanding of the challenges faced by children and young people facing a family health crisis.
- Someone with a willingness to learn and be part of a team.
- Reliable and sociable.
If you think this sounds like you, apply today:
