St Albans Family Centres Volunteers Wanted

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

Job summary

A local volunteer organization in St Albans is seeking Volunteers to assist with family support sessions. The roles involve welcoming families, supporting activities for children, and ensuring a positive environment during sessions. Candidates should have a friendly demeanor and the ability to work in a team. This is a great opportunity to give back to the local community while making a difference.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• The ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet families upon arrival.
• Help with set up and tidying of the venue.
• Support FSS staff and engage with families.

Skills

Friendly approach

Ability to work in a team

Confidentiality maintenance

Job description

St Albans Family Centres Volunteers Wanted

Long term role · Flexible hours

St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

#101843

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Overview

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 thousands of people each day. See more opportunities by One YMCA.

Summary

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

Detailed description

The Universal, SEND and Emerging Needs Activity Volunteer plays a key role in supporting the team in their work with offering courses and 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 during indoor and outdoor group activities.

Roles Based in St Albans

Days/Times/Locations

Thursday 10-11.30am Baby Group Marlborough Methodist Church

Friday 10-11am Physical Fun Sopwell Family Centre

Friday 13-14.30pm Baby Group London Colney Family Centre

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) - Little Herts Session

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!

Physical Fun (18 months +) - Little Herts Session

A fun, active session. Come and meet other local families and enjoy lots of play opportunities to support your child with their physical development. 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!

What volunteers need Disclosure and Barring Service

Our organisation offers a diverse range of services and programmes to support local communities to belong, contribute and thrive. We deliver a range of programmes and services that tackle 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 thousands of people each day. See more opportunities by One YMCA.