Early Years Volunteer (Big Cup Playgroups)

VAST Staffordshire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking volunteers for their Early Years Volunteer role to support families and children in local playgroups. This position is ideal for those looking to gain experience in early years careers. Volunteers will ensure a welcoming environment, interact with parents and children, and help with playgroup activities. All applicants must be 16 and over and will undergo a DBS check.

Benefits

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment.
• Get to know parents/carers and children.
• Help with running Big Cup playgroups.

Job description

Overview

Organisation: Alice Charity

Location: North Staffordshire and SoT, City-wide, Tunstall, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, Newcastle Under Lyme

Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Supporting Children and Young People, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills

The role of Early Years Volunteer is a fantastic opportunity to support families and children in your local area in our Big Cup playgroups. Our playgroups are a relaxed and fun environment, where parents can come to spend time with their child, seek out emotional support and make friends with other parents!

As a volunteer you will be vital in supporting the parents, making them feel welcome and ensuring they receive the support they need. This is a fantastic opportunity, especially for those who wish to expand into an early years career, volunteers need to be 16+.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment.
• Get to know parents/carers and children.
• Getting down to the child’s level and playing.
• Help with the running of Big Cup including but not limited to kitchen duties, set up, meet and greet and supporting parents where needed
• Involved in planning stimulating activities for Big Cup

Sessions and locations

• Monday – Bentilee (9.30am–11.30am)
• Tuesday – Tunstall (9.30am–11.30am)
• Wednesday – Newcastle Under Lyme, Abbey Hulton (9.30am–11.30am)
• Thursday – Longton (9.30am–11.30am)
• Friday – Hanley, Newcastle Under Lyme (9.30am–11.30am)

Requirements and benefits

You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses.

How to apply

To register your interest please click here. If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us.