Hertsmere Family Centres Volunteers for One YMCA

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service in Potters Bar is seeking volunteers to help support families with young children through engaging activities. The opportunity involves welcoming families, assisting in sessions, and ensuring a friendly atmosphere. Ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years development and enjoy working with children. A commitment is needed for weekday mornings and afternoons. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• You need to have a friendly approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• The ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet families upon arrival at the centre.
• Help with set up and tidying e.g., setting up tables and chairs.
• Support the work of the FSS staff by explaining what happens in the sessions.
• Engaging with families throughout the session.
• Helping with surveys, feedback, and child voice.

Job description

Prerequisites

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

Overview

Hertfordshire Family Support Service are looking for Volunteers across a variety of roles and locations to support the service lead by One YMCA. The Universal, SEND and Emerging Needs Activity Volunteer plays a key role in supporting the team in their work with offering courses, family activities to parents, carers, families and children (0-5 years). We are looking for friendly, hands on individuals who are interested in early years, to welcome families, support the engagement of both parent and child with all the activities we provide in the sessions, promoting children's development and positive feedback and praise indoor and outdoor group activities.

Location & Schedule

Role based in Hertsmere across Potters Bar and Shenley.

Days / Times

• Tuesday 10-11.30am Baby Group 96 Shenley Road
• Tuesday 13-14.30pm Baby Group Furzefield Family Centre
• Wednesday 10-11.30am Stay&Play PB1 Family Centre

Opportunity Details

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: Skills, Experience and Qualities needed

• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• You need to have a friendly approach.
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• The ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.

Session Descriptions

Baby Group (pre-walkers)

Meet other families with young babies and the Family Support Team in a friendly environment. During this session there will be time to play and discover more about your baby’s development as well as support your wellbeing as a new parent. Drop in, no booking required!

Stay and Play (0-5 years) - Little Herts Session

A fun session with various activities and resources for children. There's a special area for babies with family support staff available to help, plus the chance to socialise with other parents and carers. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no booking required!

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and give back to the local community. If any of these sessions are of interest to you, please apply now!

Requirements

Will require a criminal record check (DBS).

Suitable for

• 18 – 25 year olds
• Aged 26 and over
• University students
• Older People

Volunteer Interests

• Education & Training (young people)
• Social Activities
• Voluntary & Community Action
• Young People & Adolescents

Accessibility

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Main Tasks Could Include

• Meet and greet families upon arrival at the centre, ensuring all families feel valued and welcome and helping them to be comfortable in the sessions.
• Help with set up and tidying e.g., setting up tables and chairs (light duties)
• Support the work of the FSS staff by explaining what happens in the sessions and getting all families to sign in on arrival.
• Engaging with families throughout the session
• Helping with surveys, feedback, and child voice.
• Will be given particular roles within the sessions.