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Skill Building Opportunities, Professional References, Exclusive Volunteer Benefits
Posted 42d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support play and learning opportunities between children and carers while signposting them to appropriate staff for advice. Assist with the setup and clearing of play activities and the preparation of snacks.
Requirements
Candidates must be friendly, reliable, and confident with an understanding of the needs of young children and families. Requirements include providing two non-family references and completing a DBS Enhanced check and induction training.
Full job description
What we need you to do
We are looking for dedicated reliable volunteers to assist within our services. The ideal volunteer will support play between children and carers within the group promoting learning opportunities associated with the activities offered.
Signposting carers to appropriate members of staff for support and advice.
The ideal volunteer will also be willing to help staff set up and clear away the play activities from the group, you may also be required to assist the staff in preparing snacks for the children.
What Skills and experience do you need?
Be friendly and have a good sense of humour
Understand the needs of young children and families
Be Reliable
Be confident
What we can offer:
An excellent opportunity to build skills and volunteer within our charity.
We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.
What we ask of you:
To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role.
To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines.
To complete an induction and any training relating to the role.
If you have any further questions about the role, or need assistance with application form then please contact
Volunteering with Action for Children is a meaningful way to help some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families. It’s also an opportunity to develop and enjoy new experiences. You’ll connect with your community, meet new people, learn new skills and share what you know.
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We take action to improve lives for children in the UK, so every child has a safe and happy childhood ⭐
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1869
Headquarters
Watford
LinkedIn followers
77,686
We’re driven by love to take action for children.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Offices: 3, The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG, GB
Speaking out for the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young peopleDelivering services that respond to local needsWorking in local communitiesand Helping children and young people as early as possibleHealth CareCommunitiesEducationNon ProfitCharity
We take action to improve lives for children in the UK, so every child has a safe and happy childhood ⭐
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1869
Headquarters
Watford
LinkedIn followers
77,686
We’re driven by love to take action for children.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Offices: 3, The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG, GB
Speaking out for the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young peopleDelivering services that respond to local needsWorking in local communitiesand Helping children and young people as early as possibleHealth CareCommunitiesEducationNon ProfitCharity