Youth Service

Child Friendly Leeds

What we do

We deliver and divert youth work intervention to young people aged 11 to 17 (25 for those with additional and complex needs) and communities who need it most.

Issue-based youth work is at the core of our delivery with sessions focused on emotional and mental wellbeing, positive decision-making, risk-taking behaviours, sexual health, substance misuse, physical health, peer pressure, sports, fitness, participation, and empowerment, to name a few.

To find out more about the youth work programme in your area, email youth.service@leeds.gov.uk.

Leeds vision for youth work

• youth work will be valued and understood
• participation and empowerment
• collaboration
• respect and positivity
• inclusiveness, equality, and diversity
• quality, safety, and wellbeing

Use our service

Any young person aged 11 to 17 (or up to 25 if there is an additional support need), all the contact details for our team are below so please get in touch to find out more.

Our service is free, there are no waiting lists and you (or a young person you know) can get in touch using the contact details. We look forward to discussing your needs and ensuring we find the most suitable session/s for you to attend.

Work with us

Job opportunities

Please go to our jobs site and search 'Youth worker' for the latest opportunities.

Volunteering

There are opportunities for volunteering with us, including supporting:

• our Youth Work team at one of our multiple youth provisions
• a variety of seasonal activities across the city
• delivery of street based detached youth work across a number of communities

Apply to volunteer

If you are passionate about helping and supporting young people, and have a spare evening you are willing to commit to, email youth.service@leeds.gov.uk, we will be in touch with the next steps.

You will receive a service introduction session and a variety of free training and development.

All volunteers must have a full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. If you are worried about this you can talk to one of the managers, as having a criminal record does not necessarily mean you won't be able to volunteer with us.

Volunteer expenses are paid in line with our volunteer policies and procedures.