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Praxis is a charity for migrants and refugees. We are now recruiting volunteers to support the children’s crèche for the Women Inspiring Next Generations (WINGS) group. WINGS is a group of women who, with their young children, come together to nurture their wellbeing, build new positive relationships and respite from the demands of everyday life. To ensure that the mothers are able focus on the sessions we will be running a crèche for the children. The session will take place on Tuesdays and the volunteers are needed from 10am to 2pm at our Praxis office in Bethnal Green. Induction and ongoing training and supervision will be provided. Tasks will include: • Setting up play for the children so that parents can focus on the session, reassured that their kids are happy. • Ensuring that the children are safely occupied and entertained. • Setting up and packing away before and after workshops. • Carrying out administrative duties and tasks. This is a wonderful role for anyone looking to gain crèche/nursery experience, and/or who loves working with young children. The role is only open to female volunteers, aged 18+, who are willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check (which will be paid for by Praxis).
Role requirements: You must be over 18 and female to apply. • Ability to speak and write effectively in English • An Enhanced DBS check for child workforce (or willing to undertake one) • Excellent listening and communication skills • Creativity and reliability. • IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Zoom (for online workshops) • Awareness of the challenges facing migrant communities and a commitment to Praxis’ core values of solidarity, inclusiveness, respect, and justice. • Ability to speak a community language is desirable but not essential. • Alignment with Praxis’ values.
You can expect: • A full induction and training. • Support and supervision throughout the duration of the voluntary role. • This role can enhance and improve communication, patience, problem-solving, organisation and teamwork skills. • Hands on experience with children is beneficial if you're considering a career in education, psychology or social work. • Volunteering will also show employers you are responsible and reliable.
We are looking for individuals who are reliable and are able to commit to a 4 hour session every week for 6 months, from 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays.
