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Role Detail

General Volunteer for Happy Baby Community Sessions

Happy Baby Community

We are looking for volunteers to support us with the running of our groups for women and baby asylum seekers in Dalston. This role is avaliable for women only.

Detailed Description

Happy Baby Community is a charity working in Greater London with pregnant and new mothers who are also seeking asylum. We've grown a strong programme of doula and perinatal support. The families we work with face extreme challenges and vulnerability. The excellent care of doulas gives them comfort that they can't find anywhere else, plus measurably improved perinatal outcomes. We are looking for volunteers to support us with the running of our groups for women and baby asylum seekers in Dalston involving a variety of duties: - General tidying and setting up groups - Befriending - Yoga/massage - Dance - Women's crafts - Online English teaching This is a women only role

Activities you will be doing

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Counselling, Language Skills, Managing People

Why these skills are required

- social skills - compassion

What is in it for you

- part of an all female inclusive community - helping those who have survived war, violence, trauma to integrate in UK society

Time Commitment

3 hours a week

N1 4DA

St Peter’s De Beauvoir Town Church Northchurch Terrace Hackney

By train: The nearest station is Haggerston, on the East London overground line. By bus: Kingsland Road: Buses 67, 149, 242 and 243 (alight at Haggerston station). Southgate Road: Buses 21, 141 and 76 (alight at Northchurch Road).

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
- Neurodiverse and physical special needs welcomed - WOMEN only