Woodland Assistant Volunteer
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:
To support the Woodland Manager in managing our community wood and all associated activities from this work.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
• This will include assisting with the day-to-day management and maintenance of the woods,
• including site checks,
• tree felling,
• ground maintenance,
• repairs and building of fencing, pathways etc.
• To contribute to providing and promoting nature and environment-based play opportunities and activities and community events, within a community and environmentally friendly approach.
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. Others as required
• including site checks,
• tree felling,
• ground maintenance,
• repairs and building of fencing, pathways etc.
• To contribute to providing and promoting nature and environment-based play opportunities and activities and community events, within a community and environmentally friendly approach.
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. Others as required
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Woodland assistants will show a commitment to:
• 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 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:
This role involves physical tasks, so may not be suitable for volunteers with mobility problems. Please talk to us about your access needs
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