Family Mentor Support Worker Volunteer - Small Steps Big Changes (Bulwell)
OFFERED BY:
The Toy LibraryLocation(s): Bulwell
Address where volunteering takes place: Chris Firth Cottages Norwich Gardens Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8GGHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Volunteers will assist Family Mentors to deliver the SSBC Family Mentor programme across Bulwell. Volunteers will be supporting families to increase their confidence and ability in group activities such as Active Play, Cook and Play, Story and Rhyme-Time, Stay and Play.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
• Support with the smooth running of group sessions
• Welcoming families on arrival
• Helping parents complete consent forms
• Supporting children’s play activities
• Becoming a ‘Family Buddy’ – Supporting parents to attend sessions
• Attending community events to showcase SSBC
• Additional activities as role develops
Benefits to the volunteer:
• Ongoing Training
• Regular Supervisions
• Experience working with Children and Families
• Teamwork
• Planning and organisation skills
• Customer Service skills
• Creativity
• Opportunity to build a portfolio experience that stands out
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
Volunteer’s travel costs will be covered/reimbursed when traveling to and from activities for SSBC in Bulwell
Time Commitment:
Volunteers will be asked to complete a minimum of 3 hours a week volunteering. Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm. As this role will be developing relationships with our families it is expected a minimum of 6 months commitment is needed.
Training:
Training will be provided to all volunteers to ensure they are fully prepared for their role. Volunteers will be required to attend induction training sessions.
- Induction Training includes Introductions to the Toy Library Bulwell Nottingham and SSBC programme, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and completing expenses forms.
- Additional Training – First Aid, Food Hygiene and Early Years Child Development.
• Welcoming families on arrival
• Helping parents complete consent forms
• Supporting children’s play activities
• Becoming a ‘Family Buddy’ – Supporting parents to attend sessions
• Attending community events to showcase SSBC
• Additional activities as role develops
Benefits to the volunteer:
• Ongoing Training
• Regular Supervisions
• Experience working with Children and Families
• Teamwork
• Planning and organisation skills
• Customer Service skills
• Creativity
• Opportunity to build a portfolio experience that stands out
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
Volunteer’s travel costs will be covered/reimbursed when traveling to and from activities for SSBC in Bulwell
Time Commitment:
Volunteers will be asked to complete a minimum of 3 hours a week volunteering. Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm. As this role will be developing relationships with our families it is expected a minimum of 6 months commitment is needed.
Training:
Training will be provided to all volunteers to ensure they are fully prepared for their role. Volunteers will be required to attend induction training sessions.
- Induction Training includes Introductions to the Toy Library Bulwell Nottingham and SSBC programme, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and completing expenses forms.
- Additional Training – First Aid, Food Hygiene and Early Years Child Development.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Volunteer Family Mentors will show a commitment to:
• The aims of Small Steps Big Changes.
• The ethos of the Toy Library Nottingham.
• Improving outcomes for children.
• Working in a non-judgmental and inclusive way with all members of the community.
• Be reliable.
• Complete training as required and make use of skills gained.
• Attend catch up meetings required with volunteer coordinator.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of children.
• Show commitment to supporting group sessions.
Skills/Experience:
Commitment and enthusiasm for the aims of the Small Steps Big Changes- Caring Attitude- Good Communication Skills - A non-judgmental approach- Keen to learn new skills and contribute ideas
• The aims of Small Steps Big Changes.
• The ethos of the Toy Library Nottingham.
• Improving outcomes for children.
• Working in a non-judgmental and inclusive way with all members of the community.
• Be reliable.
• Complete training as required and make use of skills gained.
• Attend catch up meetings required with volunteer coordinator.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of children.
• Show commitment to supporting group sessions.
Skills/Experience:
Commitment and enthusiasm for the aims of the Small Steps Big Changes- Caring Attitude- Good Communication Skills - A non-judgmental approach- Keen to learn new skills and contribute ideas
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes