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Play Rangers

  • VO75844

Description

Could you help develop outdoor play activities for children and young people? Would you like to help children and young people engage in activities, developing their social skills and opportunities to have fun?

Aberlour Futures Aberdeen provide a range of play opportunities for children and young people in Aberdeen, which include school holiday play programmes in local parks and communities. The drop-in holiday programmes are popular with families who attend sessions regardless of the weather. During the school holidays we also provide a Woodland Explorers project for children and young people with support needs. Our ‘Loose Parts’ schools based programmes are delivered in school during the school term.

Volunteer Play Rangers support children to have fun, be creative, make friends and develop social skills. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your own skills, while making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in Aberdeen, this could be the opportunity for you.

What will I be doing?
Volunteers can make a difference to a child or young person’s life by:
• Assisting with outdoor (and occasionally) indoor play activities delivering ‘Loose Parts’ free play opportunities.
• Encouraging children and young people to take part in activities to build confidence and have fun.
• Helping to empower children and young people to identify what their interests are and what they would like to learn.

For more details please contact Shonagh Ferguson, Volunteer Coordinator – North at E Mail: shonagh.ferguson@aberlour.org.uk or tel.: 07864 625069.

Organisation aims and objectives

Aberlour Futures Aberdeen provide a range of play opportunities for children and young people in Aberdeen, which include school holiday play programmes in local parks and communities.

Availability

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Flexible times available - all help greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Experience required: •A passion and enthusiasm for engaging young people in activities and supporting them to have new experiences •Good communication and listening skills •Ability to engage young people •Creativity, imagination and ability to encourage fun
Travel details: Activities are within the Aberdeen area, during weekdays or weekends. Each session runs for approximately 2-3 hours. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required for this role.
Minimum age: 14

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Out of pocket expenses for volunteers are reimbursed.
Training details: Relevant training and good support is provided to all volunteers.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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Please note, organisations are currently experiencing a large volume of enquiries from people looking to help out. They may not always be able to meet this demand so please be patient, you may not receive a quick response or be assigned to a role.

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