TEN:10 Volunteers

Taking part in our TEN:10 programme enables volunteers to increase their understanding of homelessness, mental health, children and young people, and giving them an amazing experience of living in the historic UK city of Exeter, on the southwest coast of England. Placement options can include:

• Supporting homeless young people with their applications into our YMCA Exeter accommodation
• Assisting with our Lighthouse project, e.g. preparing food and drinks in the Lighthouse Cafe, or organising sports, cooking and music groups for residents.
• Assisting in our social media, communications and marketing team, creating interactive digital content and videos
• Supporting our Youth and Families work in our rural youth clubs and Exwick community projects.
• Assisting in our events team to raise awareness of YMCA Exeter in the local community and running one-off seasonal celebrations for our residents
• Supporting the wellbeing of our young people by working with them on our community allotment
• Promoting spiritual development through faith-based activities for staff and residents at YMCA Exeter

Head to our Youtube channel for more videos about our TEN:10 placements.

Year long TEN:10 volunteers immerse themselves into the life of YMCA Exeter, arriving in September and finishing in August each year. Ten:10 volunteers get involved in all aspects of charity life, depending on their personal interests and the skills they want to develop. Volunteers also take part in personal, professional and spiritual development opportunities throughout the year.

This placement is delivered in partnership with the German charity ARSP  – Action Reconciliation, Service for Peace.

These are three to six month, full time, volunteer placements which are tailored to the individual and their learning objectives and goals. The programme is written by our Volunteer Officer and is bespoke to each individual, giving young adults the opportunity to gain experience in an array of work areas over a longer period of time. Bespoke volunteer placements are ideal for students who area graduating from college or university and are ready to dip their toes into the working world.

Work experience placements are popular with local students from Exeter College and the University. From running small events with our PR & marketing team, to assisting in hospitality & front of house duties, as well as HR & finance, work experience placements, are ideal for young adults who need to gain additional experience in a particular field of their interest.

If you are interested in exploring any of the internship opportunities and to talk through the options then please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at sue.wilson@ymcaexeter.org.uk or by ringing 01392 410530. Please describe your reason for volunteering with YMCA Exeter as well as the goals for your placement.