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Title

Group Volunteer for Family Play Sessions (Parent Champion)

Organisation

Home-Start Croydon

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Website

http://www.croydon-homestart.co.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Our group volunteers are ordinary parents. They deliver and support stay and play sessions for parents and children aged 0-5 years across of the borough of Croydon. 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

It is sometimes possible for parents to bring their own young child to the group while they are volunteering.

We ask that our volunteers are:

· able to commit to the role for at least 6 months
· prepared to complete our training course plus some additional training sessions throughout the year
· prepared to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) and provide 2 referees

Home-Start Croydon will pay all authorised expenses for this role.

Activities

Advice, information & support,Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Community work

Skills & Attributes

Initiative/Self Motivation, Verbal Communication, Teamwork

Skills Description

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.

What is in it for you

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

Time Commitment

2 – 3 hrs a week term time only

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Carly Morgan or Louise Fuentes

Role Address

Office address Home-Start Croydon 1-8 Ramsey Court 122 Church Street Role Address Options of various locations within the borough of Croydon are available.

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Directions

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