Play Volunteer
Poplar HARCA
Poplar HARCA supports and delivers a range of inclusive community activities for all ages, including children and young people. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, energetic Play Volunteers who can help deliver activities for children aged 5 to 13. You'll need excellent listening skills, be reliable, and be able to volunteer weekly for at least 3 months. To find out more about this role, come along to our information session on Tuesday 21 October 12.30pm–1.30pm at the Feldy Centre.
Poplar HARCA supports and delivers a range of inclusive community activities for all ages. Children and young people are a valued members of our communities and all our events include an element of work with children and young people. All children need to play - play is a social, creative, active and imaginative process, part of our shared human experience that supports happy and healthy development for children. No matter how old we are, or where we grew up, we have all played as children and despite changes in the world around us, for example increasing hours of screen time for children, active and social outdoor play is still an essential part of childhood. We are looking for volunteers who are motivated, energetic and enthusiastic. You will have excellent listening skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with parents and children alike. As a Play Volunteer you will: • Work with children between the ages of 5-13 in different settings, for example a community centre or outdoor event or project. • Plan and deliver play opportunities for children and families. • Undertake training in play and other relevant areas, for example First Aid, Safeguarding, health and safety and risk benefit assessment. • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people attending play sessions. • Plan varied activities to support active, creative and imaginative play opportunities suitable for children, with and without disabilities. • Work as part of a team to create a friendly, supportive, inclusive atmosphere for children and families. • Listen to children, respond to the child’s individual needs and reflect with other team members to ensure children’s choice and voice are at the heart of play opportunities. • Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework. • Volunteer within agreed policies. • Any other duties as required. To find out more about this role, come along to our information session on Tuesday 21 October 12.30pm–1.30pm at the Feldy Centre.
Youth Work
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Who can be a Play Volunteer? You will have a genuine interest in supporting the child’s right to play, and in community-based activities. We are looking for motivated, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers. You will have excellent listening skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with parents and children alike. As you will build relationships with children it is important that you are reliable and ideally you will be able to volunteer for at least 3 months on a regular weekly basis. All volunteers must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to check you don’t have a conviction that would prevent you working with children. All volunteers must provide referees who are willing to provide two character references.
Volunteers will be supported by Poplar HARCA volunteer team and other professionals, where appropriate, who are working with Poplar HARCA towards shared community engagement goals. What we offer: • We aim to provide a meaningful experience for you as a volunteer. • You will have a full induction. • Training opportunities available. • You will have a named supervisor and there will be opportunities for regular feedback so you can track your progress and work towards meeting your particular goals. • We will provide you with an honest reference regardless of how long you are with us. • We can promise a safe environment without discrimination and a supportive space to be in.
Flexible hours on weekdays across a minimum of 3 months
E14 0XA
Feldy Centre
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