Family Support Volunteer

Minimum Age –  18

Disclosure Checks – Yes

Is driving essential for the role? -  No

What we need you to do

Your volunteer role will include but is not limited to:

• Supporting play between the children and carers within our venues and other community buildings
• Promoting the learning opportunities associated with activities offered, which could be Parenting Groups or Adult Learning courses
• Signposting carers to appropriate members of staff or other services for support and advice
• Helping to set up and clear away after activities
• Opportunities to accompany families to other groups and services
• Reporting any concerns or problems to staff members
• Contributing to the planning and evaluation to develop the group
• Opportunities to become involved in other Action for Children volunteering roles locally and nationally

What Skills and experience do you need?

• Find working with families valuable
• Enjoy being with children
• Have a friendly manner and good sense of humour
• Understand the needs of young children and their families
• Have a non-judgemental attitude
• Are reliable
• Are able to communicate clearly
• Have an understanding of keeping children safe
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality

What we can offer:

• An excellent opportunity to build skills and volunteer within our charity.
• We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
• Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.

What we ask of you:

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role.
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines.
• To complete an induction and any training relating to the role.

If you have any further questions about the role, or need assistance with application form then please contact karen.agnew@Actionforchildren.org.uk or