Community Groups and Play Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Ongoing role
Contact person
Shelley Thomas
Provided
Requirements
#130034
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Help run fun, friendly groups for children and families in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Training and support given, DBS covered. 2 to 3 hours a week.
Do you enjoy being around children and families?
Would you like to make a real difference in your local community? We’d love to hear from you.
Aspire Foundation runs a range of groups for children and families across our Children and Family Centres in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help our Community Family Workers make these groups a welcoming and fun place to be.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll help set up before the group and tidy away afterwards. You’ll chat with parents and carers, play alongside the children and help with activities, including messy play (so don’t wear your best clothes!). You’ll also have the chance to share your ideas and help the team plan and review sessions.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need any qualifications. Whether you’ve worked with children and families before, you’re keen to build your skills for work, or you simply want to give something back, there’s a place for you here. We’re looking for people who are reliable, warm and happy to get stuck in. We ask for 2 to 3 hours a week.
What you’ll get from us
We’ll give you good quality training, ongoing support from our friendly team and the chance to see the difference you’re making each week. Volunteering with us is a great way to gain experience, grow in confidence and add something meaningful to your CV.
Good to know
We’ll ask for references, and an enhanced DBS check will be completed before you start. We cover the full cost of the DBS.
Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Aspire Foundation
Aspire Foundation, previously known as Gardners Lane and Oakwood Federation, is a registered charity (1155305) founded to support children and families ‘aspire and achieve’
We have over 20 years’ experience of delivering successful, high-quality early intervention services and educational programmes to families with young children. These include local Sure Start programmes, family support services, children’s centres, primary schools and early year’s settings.
We aim for children and families to achieve their potential together through the provision of support, information, learning and play opportunities.