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  • VO62496

Description

The management committee/board members help to direct the activity of the organisation; ensuring it is well run and delivering the outcomes for which it has been set up.

Please note that volunteers interested are to email: childcareinthecommunity@btconnect.com.

Organisation aims and objectives

To provide recreational activities for children in the Hamilton area, particularly within Whitehill, Hillhouse and Burnbank, by providing play facilities and activities which promote children's social, emotional, creative, physical and intellectual development; To advance the education and social development of children in Hamilton, particularly within Whitehill, Hillhouse and Burnbank so that they become successful learners, confident individuals , responsible citizens and effective contributors , enabling them to take a constructive place in the community. To further develop and enhance the education of parents, carers and other appropriate persons; and The advancement of education through the provision of training in the skills associated with the care and supervision of children.

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Restrictions

No Gender Restriction, Volunteers must be 16yrs or over. PVG Check will be required
Experience required: Accountancy / Finance,Community Development / Social work,Education / Training,Youth / Childcare, Caring,Good Communicator,Hard Working,Organised,Team Player,Trustworthy,
Travel details: The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Hamilton
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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