Information, Advice and Support Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
FuturesLocation(s): Castle
Address where volunteering takes place: 57 Maid Marian Way Nottingham NG1 6GEHow many places are on offer? 5
Purpose of Role:
If you have some experience of SEN (Special Educational Needs), maybe as a parent or in a job or volunteer role, this opportunity offers you the chance to provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children or young people with special educational needs.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
You could be completing forms, such as EHC plan applications
Preparing for and attending school meetings to help parents express their concerns
Listening to concerns about SEN and providing advice
Signposting to relevant literature or other organisations that can help.
Preparing for and attending school meetings to help parents express their concerns
Listening to concerns about SEN and providing advice
Signposting to relevant literature or other organisations that can help.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You don't need any special skills or qualifications, just an interest in SEN and in supporting parents and carers through the processes.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18
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 inquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This depends on how much knowledge and experience you already have
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