Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.

Our vision is for all young people to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

Role Purpose

To engage with the local community on various health and well-being initiatives, including working with health services, schools, local authorities, and the Families Together Team. Your role will help to promote public health topics such as current important health initiatives for children and families, and to support the team at events. You will be the voice of the community.

Tasks

• Speaking to people you know within your community, which may include schools, mosques, playgroups, GP surgeries, supermarkets, and libraries, to raise awareness about public health initiatives.
• Sharing relevant information with target groups through communication channels such as leaflets, posters, social media, and in-person presentations.
• Promoting health initiatives, current health topics for children and families, and to support the team at events.
• Identifying individuals willing to share their stories and experiences to inspire and support others.
• Offering practical support to people, such as directing them to services or providing information on how to access them.
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns to ensure community safety.
• Collecting and reporting relevant data about your engagement activities to contribute to monitoring reports.
• Meeting up regularly with our Communities Team and Champions to share stories, findings, and insights from your outreach activities.

Welcomed Experience and Qualities

You can carry out this role if you are 18 years or older. We welcome people with the following qualities:

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures
• People who can speak community languages
• Those representing the diverse communities of the area, including individuals with disabilities, those with caring responsibilities, and people from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds
• Individuals living or working in the Kirklees area
• Anyone with an interest in public health, health inequalities, children and families and community development work.

Support for Volunteers

• Induction and mandatory training for the role, including safeguarding and current public health topics.
• Access to online and in-person safeguarding training.
• Regular support from our team via phone calls, emails and meetings.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Support with accessing IT to complete online training.
• Invites to social events throughout the year.

• Application form required
• References required