Jobs and Roles

 Roles currently available:



Youth Worker - full time or part time


As demand for our work grows, we’re looking for an experienced Youth Worker to join our amazing team.

At Electric Storm Youth (ESY), we’re passionate about giving young people the space, tools and confidence to thrive. From school-based projects, street engagement, community sessions to our innovative new Digital Programme, we start from where young people are, and help them take the next steps forward.


We’re looking for someone who:

  • Holds a recognised Level 3 qualification in Youth Work (or equivalent experience/qualification).
  • Has designed and delivered high-quality youth programmes.
  • Is confident engaging with young people in schools, community settings and out on the streets.
  • Brings creativity, warmth and professionalism to their practice.

In return, you’ll join a supportive, forward-thinking charity with a big heart and an even bigger vision. This is an exciting time to come aboard as we expand our reach and shape the next chapter of ESY’s journey.


  • Based in Lancing & Sompting working across Adur and Worthing
  • We’re open to full-time or two part-time roles, with hours worked flexibly across the week
  • Salary dependent on experience and qualification


We’ve built something special here, but there’s always room for an extra bit of magic.


When applying:


Please include your CV and a short covering letter (no more than A4 page) telling us:

  • Why you’d like to join ESY and what draws you to our work.
  • The experience and skills you’d bring especially in designing or delivering youth programmes.
  • What you value most in working with young people.
  • Anything else that helps us get a sense of you;  your approach, your energy, what makes you tick / key interests and skills which might positively impact the work we do


Closing date 28th November 2025


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Youth Session Volunteer- part time

Main Purpose of the Role
This is an opportunity to help teenagers in the local area by working with them at our Drop In sessions. You will form part of our youth work team at the sessions where you will help to support young people, help young people feel valued and listened to, and help build up their self confidence and social skills.

Duties include
• Assisting the youth work team in running various activities 
• Helping young people to carry out the activities. Activities we run include cooking, arts and crafts and sports (you can specify where you would rather be)
• Providing a listening ear to any young people who wish to talk
• Assisting in set up and clear up of drop in sessions.

Person Specification 
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Responsible and reliable
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A friendly, non-judgemental attitude.
Previous experience is not necessary and full training will be given. 
All volunteers are given a code of conduct for working with young people and it is important that this is followed.
All volunteers working with young people will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How often
We ask that you be able to commit to one session every half term (that is one session every six weeks).

Benefits to you
• Full induction and training, including safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety (food hygiene training is also available)
• Be part of our friendly, fun, youth work team
• Be part of our exciting work to support young people
• Gain experience working with young people
• Various social events with other volunteers, young people and Directors are held to show our appreciation for our volunteers.

Support
You will receive a full induction, safeguarding training and if you wish to be part of cooking activities, we will pay for food hygiene training. 

Session Details
Saturday activity sessions: Term time Saturdays at various locations.
Bolt Hole Sessions: Term Time at various locations within Lancing and Sompting.
There will always be one or two members of our youth work team available at all sessions and they are there to support you in your role as a volunteer. If you have any problems, you can speak to them at any time during a session or they are available during office hours. 

Youth Session Volunteer Application Pack
Charity Shop Volunteer – part time

Main Purpose of the Role
You will work as part of our friendly shop volunteer team providing support to the Shop Co-ordinator, other volunteers and customers in the shop.

Daily tasks will include
• Sorting donations received.
• Creating eye catching displays within the shop and in the shop window.
• Preparing donated items for sale.
• Dealing with customers enquiries and serving customers on the till.

Person Specification
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Neatness and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Responsible and reliable
• Ability to work on own initiative.

A creative approach to finding ideas to help increase profit in the shop is also desirable but not essential

Benefits to you
• Gain retail and customer service experience
• Knowing you are making a vital difference to the Charity by supporting our fundraising
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Various social events with other volunteers, young people and Directors are held to show our appreciation for our volunteers.

Support
Previous retail experience is not required, and training will be given.
You will never be asked to work alone; you will always be working with another volunteer. Full training is given, and a list of contact numbers is provided in the event of queries or emergencies you may need help with.

Shop Details
79/81 North Road, Lancing
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm 
Saturdays 9.30 am -12.30 pm
Flexible hours/shifts available
Shop Volunteer Application Pack

Trustee Volunteer


Being a Trustee of Electric Storm Youth (ESY) is an exciting and fulfilling role and ensures that the charity fulfils its duty to local young people and delivers our vision, impact goals and values. 


Duties include: 

  • overall governance of the charity
  • strategic direction of the charity
  • developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals


Person Specification:

  • Strongly sympathetic with the vision and purpose of Electric Storm Youth
  • Desire to help local young people
  • Confident and engaging manner
  • Desire to work with Trustees, staff, and stakeholders of the Charity to promote and support the work of ESY.