South Oxhey Family Centre Volunteers Wanted

Go Vol Herts; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization is looking for volunteers to support family activities at South Oxhey Family Centre. In this role, you'll engage with families, assist staff, and promote children's development through various activities. This is a great opportunity for those interested in early years education and community service. Flexibility in volunteering days and activities is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• The ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet families upon arrival.
• Help with set up and tidying.
• Support the staff by explaining session activities.
• Engage with families during the session.

Skills

Friendly approach

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

South Oxhey Family Centre Volunteers Wanted

Summary

Hertfordshire Family Support Service are looking for Volunteers across a variety of roles and locations to support the service lead by One YMCA.

Detailed description

The Universal, SEND and Emerging Needs Activity Volunteer plays a key role in supporting theteam in their work with offering courses, family activities to parents, carers, families and children (0-5years). 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.

Role based in South Oxhey Family Centre

Days & Times / Sessions

Monday 10am-11.30am Baby Group

Friday 10am-11am Active Rhyme Time

Main Tasks Could Include:

• Meet and greet families upon arrival at the centre, ensuring all families feel valued and welcome and helping them to feel 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.

Skills, Experience and Qualities needed:

• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• You need to have a friendly approach.
• 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!

Active Rhyme Time (0-5 years)

Fun, active rhymes and songs for your baby and toddler. A great way to meet other families and develop your child's communication and physical skills. 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!

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About One YMCA

Our organisation offers a diverse range of services, programmes and initiatives in order to support our local communities to belong, contribute and thrive.
We deliver a range of programmes and services that tackle the issues facing local people such as homelessness, family support and wellbeing. We offer opportunities for young people, from apprenticeships to work experience and childcare to youth clubs.
We work with all ages, faiths and backgrounds, as part of a global network of 14,000 YMCAs.
We have served the communities in Hertfordshire for 135 years and we reach 1000’s of people each day. See more opportunities by One YMCA