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Children's Services volunteers help Barnardo's to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to make a real difference.
Main tasks include:
-Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities and interests of members
-Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room
-Preparing resources and tidying the room after the group
-Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships
-Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions
-Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents
Experience required
Reliable, punctual and trustworthy. Approachable and welcoming. Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open minded approach. Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families. Preferably have some experience of working with children, young people and families.
Travel details
This opportunity covers the whole of Fife. Access to a car would be essential, fuel costs for activities are covered.
Travel expenses
Volunteers submit monthly expense by the 1st of the months by submitting a claim on excel. These cover milage and any small charges that may be incurred during a session.
Support
Training details
All volunteers are required to complete Barnardos full induction and training. Other training opportunities are available which are relevant to the volunteer role. Regular supervision and support is offered.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Morning
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Children Activity support Group Helper with Barnardo's Children and Family Support Services
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Nicci McDougall
Email address: nicci@fva.org
Phone: 01333 433 660
Thank you for registering your interest in Children Activity support Group Helper with Barnardo's Children and Family Support Services.
Barnardo's Children and Family Support Services has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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