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Under 12s Group Volunteers

  • VO69318

Description

Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community.

Our popular P1 to P7’s group (over 50 members) has been running for over 30 years now with the fantastic help of volunteers. We now need / have exciting volunteer opportunities for new people to assist volunteering at the group to keep it going. Activities the children/young people at the group take part in include arts and crafts, play etc. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity which also provides brilliant experience for volunteers. All volunteers are provided with excellent support and any relevant training e.g.: first aid, health and hygiene, basic child protection. All help is greatly appreciated and makes areal difference.
If there is anyone out there who would like to help out on a Thursday night from 5.00pm till 7.30pm at Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, please contact Jacqui Innes, Centre Coordinator at E Mail: jacqui@northfieldcommunitycentremc.org or call 01224 695416.

Organisation aims and objectives

Northfield Community Centre is a popular and dynamic community centre and registered charity with a range of activities to support people and the community.

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The group meets on Thursday nights from 5.00pm till 7.30pm.

Frequency and commitment details

The group meets on Thursday nights from 5.00pm till 7.30pm.

Restrictions

Experience required: Good communication and teamwork.
Travel details: The opportunity happens in Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, Aberdeen, AB16 7LL Car parking and there are several bus routes to the Centre. No’s 8,9,13,11, & 59.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Training details: Good support and training provided to all volunteers. Includes first aid, health and hygiene, basic child protection. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
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