Family Support Volunteer
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
As a Family Support Volunteer, you will provide additional support to the families we work with by either volunteering alongside our Family Support Workers, or supporting families independently.
Your role may include: • Social support for siblings e.g. supporting interests, craft and play activities or helping with homework • Accompanying the family on days out or sibling trips during the school holidays • Accompanying the family to hospital appointments • Practical support in the family home such as housework, shopping or gardening
Counselling,Driving (must have full driving license),Entertainment,Gardening,First Aid,Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,General & Helping
Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Counselling, Gardening, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
• An excellent communicator who can build relationships with children and young people • Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds • Experience of interacting with children and young people • Confidence in working with children and young people with complex health needs • An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances • Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour • A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality • A full driving licence and use of your own transport may be required in some locations • All ages from 18 onwards are welcome
• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people • Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge • The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support • A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
One day a week (Mon-Fri only) for a minimum of 12 months
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London & South East
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