Description
At the Dundee Child and Family Support Service we are looking for volunteers to help with our school holiday activity days to provide one to one support (and general group support) in a group setting with other volunteers and staff members. The aim of the group is to support children and young people with additional support needs to engage with activities and to encourage interacting with peers and have fun in a supportive setting. The volunteers’ role is to participate in arranged activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, and games at a local base (i.e. primary school/community centre) or out and about in the local community.
Other group work roles that we have available with the Dundee Service include Active Schools (through Dundee Leisure and Culture) which is a group to encourage children and young people with additional support needs in a school setting with physical education. The activities in the group are tailored to meet their individual needs while enabling the children and young people to access physical education.
Volunteers support children and young people in various group settings to help them enjoy new experiences, develop new interests and build their confidence. Children, young people and volunteers have the opportunity to go out and about in the local community and have fun!
Organisation aims and objectives
Barnardo’s strives to help the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Barnardo’s vision today is that the lives of all children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. We want to bring out the best in every child no matter who they are or what they have been through. We deal with various issues such as poverty, neglect, homelessness, bereavement, domestic violence and disability. We look at the bigger picture and strive for a better future for all children and young people. Action for Children supports disadvantaged children, young people and families across various services in the UK. Action for Children intervenes to stop neglect and abuse and also offer services to support children, young people and families with disabilities. AFC want to help support children, young people and families to fulfil their potential and make the most of their lives.
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Group work roles will vary but will usually take place over school holidays or term time. For school holiday activity days we would be looking for at least one day minimum (usually around 4 hours) but volunteers can do as many days as they would like. For other group work roles they can run during school hours, after school hours and be for around 2 hours per session for 6-8 weeks.
Frequency and commitment details
Group work roles will vary but will usually take place over school holidays or term time. For school holiday activity days we would be looking for at least one day minimum (usually around 4 hours) but volunteers can do as many days as they would like. For other group work roles they can run during school hours, after school hours and be for around 2 hours per session for 6-8 weeks.
Restrictions
A minimum age of 14 for volunteers due to the responsibility involved but under 18s will not be lone working.
Experience required: Volunteers do not need to have previous experience supporting children and young people with additional support needs but if a volunteer does have previous experience with children and young people with additional support needs it would be welcomed. We are looking for volunteers who are motivated, reliable and want to make a difference to children and young people lives.
Minimum age: 14
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage within Dundee Boundaries and Bus Travel within Dundee Boundaries. Receipts need to be provided when claiming.
Training details: Provided with an induction process that covers: child protection, confidentiality, and professional boundaries (to name some). There are various training opportunities outside the induction including and volunteers are also supported by the volunteer coordinator with regular supervision provided.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet