Activity Group Helper – (0-5 year Olds) - Uttlesford District

In partnership with Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service & Barnardo's – our services protect, supports, and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children. We help bring out the best in children – no matter who they are or what they have been through. Our volunteers help make this happen. 

What you will be doing 

• Assisting staff with planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. 

• Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources, and tidying the room after the group. 

• Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. 

• Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people, and parents. 

• Always Adhering to Barnardo’s policies and procedures, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. Participating fully in training and supervision. Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.

What skills do I need?

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. 

• Approachable and welcoming. 

• Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open-minded approach. 

• Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. 

• Preferably have some experience of working with children, young people, and families.

Interests

• Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
• Children
• Civic Responsibility and Communities
• Disability
• Families and Parenting
• Health and Social Care

Activities

• Advice and Information
• Creativity
• General Helping
• Supporting Charities
• Supporting People and Befriending