While he was only making silly comments at people and fooling around, it was uncomfortable for some of the members and I asked him to move on. I later found out that this young man is a volunteer leader at another youth club up the road where some of the younger members also attend.
Concerned about how he might be abusing his role as a volunteer, I phoned the youth worker at the other club. We were able to discuss the situation and they offered to work with him to examine how his role as a voluntary leader has implications outside of the club.
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