HP - Skilled Reparation Volunteer (Various Roles)
Role: Skilled Reparation Volunteer (various roles)
Department: Community Safety Unit
Location: Hull
Hours: minimum 4 hours per week (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives? Do you have skills in gardening, arts & crafts, cooking, or woodwork? Join us as a Skilled Reparation Volunteer and support young people involved in the Youth Justice System through meaningful community-based activities.
Volunteer Roles Available:
Gardening Volunteer
Deliver hands-on sessions in planting, growing vegetables, and outdoor maintenance. Help young people learn practical skills while contributing to community spaces.
Arts & Crafts Volunteer
Lead creative sessions such as card making, murals, upcycling furniture, and more. Encourage emotional expression and personal development through art.
Woodwork Volunteer
Lead practical sessions in carpentry and DIY, such as building planters, repairing benches, and crafting bird boxes. Help young people develop hands-on skills and contribute to community improvement projects.
Cooking Volunteer
Deliver fun and educational cooking sessions that teach basic food preparation, kitchen safety, and healthy eating. Support young people in gaining life skills while promoting wellbeing and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver hands-on sessions tailored to your area of expertise—whether gardening, creative arts, cooking, or woodwork.
- Encourage young people to participate positively, reflect on their actions, and develop a sense of responsibility and pride in their work.
- Ensure all activities are carried out safely, respectfully, and inclusively, following safeguarding and health & safety guidelines.
- Help young people learn practical skills that contribute to their personal growth and benefit the wider community.
- Prepare the workspace before sessions and ensure it is clean and safe afterwards (especially relevant for cooking and arts & crafts).
- Maintain basic records of attendance and progress and report any concerns to the Youth Justice Reparation Worker.
- Work alongside Youth Justice staff to ensure sessions align with reparation goals and individual support plans.
Skills and knowledge required:
- Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by young people
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and a non-judgmental attitude.
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance.
- Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of childcare legislation
- Hold a full driving licence
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant qualification
- Basic IT skills
When you become a support volunteer you will:
- Enhance your CV.
- Get involved in local community events.
- Make a real difference to policing in your area.
- Gain a real insight into policing.
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Pre – Employment Checks and Eligibility:
- Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK to apply for roles with Humberside Police.
- Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment. (Please note, with holding any information asked by the vetting department, may delay the vetting procedure, or result in your vetting been refused and the offer of employment been withdrawn)
- Tattoo’s will be reviewed as a part of the recruitment process to ensure we maintain a level of professional standards and to make sure the images do not cause offence or are unacceptable.
Contact point for applicants:
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.police.uk
How to apply for the role:
To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.
Closing Date: 14th of December 2025 at 23:55
Interview date: TBC
It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Force Volunteer Lead.
The Recruitment Manager can authorise to close any vacancy before the closing date stated on the advert.
Attachments
- Guidance for completing your application.
- Preferred candidate roadmap
Humberside Police welcome applications from underrepresented communities. For further information on positive action within Humberside Police, please visit the positive action page:
Diversity and positive action | Humberside Police
We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Humberside Police encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Humberside police also have Disability Confident status, which means we are committed to making the most of the talents that Individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace.