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Parent Champions are volunteers who are ordinary parents. They deliver and support peer groups for parents and children aged 0-5 years. Within these play sessions, parents can access friendly support and information about services in the local community for parents and children. We need volunteers to help with: · Setting up the group room · Being friendly and welcoming · Making refreshments · Chatting to parents · Sharing local knowledge · Tidying up afterwards
Have a Friendly and welcoming manner. You would have experience of being a parent or carer and be able to communicate with other parents and understand their world. Have a non-judgmental attitude and acknowledge the difficulties parents face. Have a positive experience of using family services. Have an understanding of confidentiality and be willing to undertake safeguarding of children training. Have knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities, fairness and diversity. Be able to keep basic records. Good Interpersonal Skills, Ability to work in a team, Initiative, Adaptability, Friendly, Non-judgemental approach, Commitment.
You get to meet new people and make friends · You can bring your little one with you whilst you volunteer · Gain confidence · Enhance your employment prospects · Further training and learning · Develop new skills · Find out more about how to best help the community
2 – 3 hrs a week term time only
