We are looking for all types of married couples to volunteer to use their experiences to support our sessions in Berkshire and Wiltshire. As a volunteer couple, you will spend time together with groups of around 30 young people in classrooms where you will answer their questions about experiences within your own relationship. We are not seeking the "perfect couple" - in fact, you may be on a second or third marriage, or have faced and overcome significant challenges together. We have found that young people respond best to couples who are prepared to share what they have learnt, are open, honest and, most importantly, authentic.
Requirements of this volunteering opportunity:
- You will be fully briefed and inducted, but not trained, as we want couples to speak from the heart about their own experience
- All Explore volunteers are required to complete a full DBS check
- You will need to be patient, a good listener, articulate, able to be open, honest and vulnerable, and have a good sense of humour
- You will be able to relate to, and engage with, young people