Small Steps Big Changes Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Groundwork Five CountiesLocation(s): Aspley, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest
Address where volunteering takes place: 16 Commerce Square Lace Market Nottingham NG1 1HSHow many places are on offer? 4
Purpose of Role:
Volunteers will assist Family Mentors to deliver the SSBC Family Mentor programme across Bulwell & Aspley. Volunteers will be supporting parents and children aged 0-4 to increase their confidence and ability in group activities.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Volunteers will assist Family Mentors to deliver the SSBC Family Mentor programme across Bulwell & Aspley. Volunteers will be supporting parents and children aged 0-4 to increase their confidence and ability in group activities such as Triple P, Active Play, Stay and Play, Songs & Rhymes, Bump, Birth & Baby, Infant Massage and Cook & Play.
Volunteer's role to include:
* Supporting the smooth running of group sessions
* Welcoming families on arrival
* Helping parents complete consent forms
* Supporting children's play activities
* Becoming a 'Family Buddy' - Supporting parents to attend sessions
* Attending community events to showcase SSBC
* Additional activities as the role develops
Volunteer's role to include:
* Supporting the smooth running of group sessions
* Welcoming families on arrival
* Helping parents complete consent forms
* Supporting children's play activities
* Becoming a 'Family Buddy' - Supporting parents to attend sessions
* Attending community events to showcase SSBC
* Additional activities as the role develops
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Being a parent and/or grandparent - Working with children - Being supportive - a good listener - Developing relationships.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Induction Training - Introductions to The HUBS, Groundwork Greater Nottingham and SSBC, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and completing expenses forms.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out?
DBS Disclosure required? Yes