StreetGames is a fast-moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of underserved communities.
Our aim is to help young people and communities enjoy lives that are healthier, safer, and more successful through sport and physical activity.
To do that, we work with community organisations to engage young people from lower socio-economic groups through sport and physical activity at the right time, in the right place, at the right price, in the right style, and through the right people.
About the role
The Youth Mentor (#NextGen Fundraisers) will sit within the StreetGames London team, working specifically with staff involved in the delivery of the Foundations for Change programme, which is funded by the City Bridge Foundation over a three-year period. The partnership is enabling us to support 150 community sport organisations to increase their capability and capacity, so they can be even more effective at utilising the power of Doorstep Sport.
The Foundations for Change programme delivers expert support to community sport organisations. Helping them strengthen their services, improve operational efficiency, governance and build long-term financial sustainability. We are also fostering stronger sector-wide collaboration and advocacy, ensuring a more connected and influential network.
For a more detailed description of the key responsibilities and duties of this role, please refer to the attached candidate pack and job description.
Who are we looking for?
Alongside the wider capacity support provided within the Foundations for Change Programme, StreetGames will be running a #NextGen Fundraisers pilot project aimed at 16–22-year-olds with a geographic focus in Brent. We are looking for young people who want to ‘give back’ to their community organisation, develop fundraising skills, and raise funds to deliver a LIVE project in their local neighbourhood.
The Youth Mentor will inspire and support the young people recruited on to the #NextGen Fundraisers pilot project (we anticipate recruiting between 10-15) to assist with retention and on-going input. In line with StreetGames values, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to youth voice, co-production and shifting power to young people from underserved communities.
For a more detailed description of the experience, knowledge and skills required for this role, please refer to the attached candidate pack and job description.
No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.
StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification.
Applying for the role
Please use the application form to submit your CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for this role.
Alternatively, you can email your CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Form to people@streetgames.org, quoting Youth Mentor #NextGen in the subject line
If you require any additional support applying for this role, please contact people@streetgames.org and we will try to accommodate any reasonable requests.
If you have any questions relating to the role, or would like an informal chat, this can be arranged by contacting:
Jen Kempster – Network Fundraising Officer – jenny.kempster@streetgames.org
If you know you will be unavailable on the interview date, please state this in your cover letter.