Volunteer at a Creche
 The Centre provides a safe and stimulating environment for preschool aged children whose families live in inadequate or insecure housing. Many of the families we support are without work and are accessing benefits. Parents have access to essential childcare and life skills as well as the opportunity to get back into work and education.
Time commitment:
The Family Centre needs volunteer support throughout the week and we would like a minimum commitment of one day a week for two terms. There are two opportunities for volunteering:
- Crèche provision: for 1 – 3 year olds. Offered from 10am – 12pm, Monday – Friday
- Early Years provision: for 3 – 5 year olds. Offered from 8.30am – 4pm, Monday – Friday
Outline of tasks:
1. Work with the team in planning and delivering the learning activities of the children.
2. Supporting and engaging with children in their learning in indoor and outdoor activities.
3. Make written observations on the children that contribute to individual records.
4. Welcoming families and settling the children.
5. Understanding the importance of raising concerns related to the family with staff.
6. Support children in meals and snack times.
7. Be aware of children’s safety and potential risks at all times.
We are looking for:
1. An enthusiastic and pro- active individual who can work independently and show initiative
2. Reliability and commitment.
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. Good organisational skills
5. Experience of working as part of a team
6. Good spoken English needed – at least Entry Level 3.
7. An interest and enjoyment in working and interacting with children
8. Formal qualification not essential but some experience of young children desirable.
9. Willingness to undertake training.
Benefits to the Volunteer:
1. Gain experience working with 1 - 5 yr olds.
2. Gain experience supporting families.
3. Training opportunities.
4. Learn about the work of a charitable organisation that provides services to vulnerable people.
Recruitment Procedure:
The charity require potential volunteers to complete a Volunteer Form. The Centre will invite candidates in for an informal interview, giving both parties the chance to ask questions and decide whether or not the partnership is right. We will need to obtain two references before you can start and these can come from any person you have an official relationship with, for example, previous or current employee, social worker, probation officer, religious minister, tutors or Key Worker to name a few. A criminal records check form is completed for all roles on their first day (see below).
Criminal Records Checks:
All roles at The Centre are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, spent or not, must be declared. Any criminal record disclosed to us will be considered on its merits and disclosure does not necessarily exclude someone from volunteering. Once volunteers have started, they complete a disclosure application form which is sent to the Criminal Records Bureau. This policy exists to ensure the well being of all staff, clients and volunteers. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Volunteer Coordinator on 020 7222 1602.
Expenses:
Volunteers are reimbursed for reasonable ‘out of pocket’ expenses such as travel, and lunch, if working across the lunchtime period.
Training:
Volunteers will receive the Centre-wide induction with the Volunteer Coordinator plus an induction with their manager into their role and the service they’ll be working in. Training relevant to their role will be available.
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Opp ID: 3255 | 