Volunteering with Beacon Invicta

Volunteering with Beacon is friendly, practical and team-based.

We’re a small community youth project supporting local children and young people who may benefit from a steady adult, positive activities and a space where they feel they belong.

You might be:

Playing games

Supporting a group activity

Helping a young person try something new

Having conversations that matter

Helping set up, pack away or support a trip

You don’t need to be an expert. You need to be reliable, calm, willing to learn and able to listen without judgement.

Most importantly, you won’t be on your own. We work as a team and make sure volunteers are supported.

Volunteer Mentor

Volunteer Mentors support children and young people in Gravesham and surrounding areas through regular 1:1 mentoring sessions.

The role is about building a positive, trusted relationship with a young person, helping them grow in confidence, try new activities, talk things through and feel more connected to their community.

Sessions usually take place once per week for an hour or two, depending on the young person, activity and volunteer availability. Sessions may include walks, sports, games, visiting local places, or working towards agreed personal goals.

Volunteer Youth Worker

Volunteer Youth Workers support our weekly youth group sessions.

The role is about helping create a safe, positive and welcoming space where young people can build confidence, make friends, take part in activities and feel they belong.

Volunteers may help with games, sports, creative activities, conversations, setting up, packing away and supporting young people during the session.

You do not need to be an experienced youth worker. We are looking for reliable adults who can be calm, encouraging and consistent.

There may also be opportunities to support trips, activities and occasional events.

That depends on the role and what is realistic for you.

As a rough guide:

Mentoring
Usually once per week for an hour or two.

Youth group support
Usually once per week for a few hours, including set-up and pack-down.

Trips and activities
Occasional support during school holidays or special events.

We’ll always have a conversation about what works for you before you start.

Beacon values reliability more than availability. It’s better to commit to something small and stick to it than over-promise.

We keep things straightforward and transparent.

1. Initial enquiry – You get in touch and we have an informal chat.

2. Application form – So we understand your background and interests.

3. Interview / conversation – A relaxed chat about expectations and suitability.

4. References & DBS check – Because safeguarding is essential.

5. Induction & training – We’ll walk you through how Beacon works, ask you to complete relevant online training, and provide our own in-house induction.

6. You start – Supported and part of the team.

We don’t rush the process, but we also don’t drag it out unnecessarily.

Safeguarding and safety matter to us. So does making sure you feel confident and prepared.

If you’ve read this far, there’s a good chance Beacon might be the right fit for you.

We’re always looking for kind, reliable adults who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of local young people.

You don’t need to have all the answers.
You just need to care.

If you’re interested, complete the application form below and we’ll be in touch to arrange an informal chat.

We’re excited to hear from you!