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Early Years Families Support Volunteer

Spring Community Hub

Assisting an early intervention provision to support families with pre-school children.

Detailed Description

Support families with pre-school children in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey through Spring Community Hub’s Early Years Families Support provision. Volunteers will build positive relationships with parents and children, listen to families’ needs and challenges, help identify solutions, and signpost them to relevant services and support. The role aims to reduce isolation, strengthen families’ resilience and help prevent challenges from developing into more complex problems.

Activities you will be doing

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Youth Work

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design, Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

Reliable Creative Communication skills: A good listener who can build relationships with the families who attend Patient, kind and enjoys working with children. A warm and friendly approach, patience, and a positive attitude A team player willing to support other volunteers, and staff members and learn together, grow and inform service improvements. Desire to be involved in making change and motivate others for social change Good organisational skills A good understanding/experience of working with young children and dealing with a diverse range of people A respectful and non-judgemental attitude towards people’s problems and challenges faced in their lives A commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults This role will involve physical activities

What is in it for you

A sense of fulfilment from making a tangible difference in your local community Contributing to the success of a grassroots community-focused organisation Gain experience in childcare and child development. Develop your leadership skills through organising and running different events and activities. Working as part of a friendly, supportive team and building social connections Professional development through training opportunities and CV enhancement Build your confidence, learn new skills with the opportunity to progress into more challenging roles Sharing your existing skills and developing transferable ones Recognition and rewards for your contribution, including a professional reference after 3 months of volunteering Opportunities to participate in community events and special projects All essential training is be provided Free tea and coffee in designated spaces for staff & volunteers £5 daily lunch contribution for shifts over 4 hours Reasonable reimbursement of travel costs Free DBS check (where required) Invitations to volunteer socials, appreciation events, and training days Access to wellbeing resources and informal peer support networks Regular feedback, guidance, and support from staff colleagues and your designated team leader

Time Commitment

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SE16 3RP

190-192 Southwark Park Rd, London

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Application Process
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Role Type
Suitable For
18+
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