Description
Methilhill Community Children's Initiative is a community led group dedicated to providing local children and P young people with opportunities to play, learn and grow.
Based within the Methilhill Community Learning Garden, they operate a programme of activities including garden-based activities, local youth clubs and outreach sessions to schools and organisations.
They have been running for 10 years, and were founded by local parents and community members who wanted to provide local children with community based experiences. Community spirit together with meaningful learning is at the heart of everything they do.
Volunteering opportunities exist within pre-school groups Nature Tots – Monday & Friday 9-11.30am, Nature Nursery – Tuesday &Thursday 8.45-11.45am & 11.45-2.45pm
You can come along to some/all of the time and one or all of these groups to gain skills and experience of working with under 5s. They also have groups for Primary 1-7 young people, see separate details of their Outdoor Adventurers and Youth club.
MCCI offer a friendly atmosphere and supportive team. All groups are based outdoors.
References will be requested for this role. This opportunity requires a PVG prior to commencement – It is illegal to apply for this post if you have been barred for working with children.
Organisation aims and objectives
Multi-award winning community led charitable organisation focusing on delivering clubs and activities for the local children, young people and the wider community in Methilhill. We aim to "advance education", to advance citizenship or community development" and aim to achieve this via youth clubs and the Methilhill Community Learning Garden project. The Garden project focuses on promoting natural play and a curiosity for learning. The project aims to enhance the confidence and resilience of children and young people as well as harness a respect and appreciation of the natural world.
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2 hours per week.
Restrictions
Experience required: A fun and friendly candidate would be ideally suited to this role. Working outdoors can be tough – especially in the winter so all volunteers need to be resilient. The ideal candidate should be willing to get muddy, spend time with children and love the outdoors.
Travel details: Methilhill Learning Garden is based in Sea Road Methilhill KY8 2GW. There are bus stops within walking distance and parking is available.
Minimum age: 14
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses paid fortnightly.
Training details: Volunteers will be paired with a member of staff who will be their main contact. Ongoing support will also be provided by project manager. Online and in-person training is offered.
Support:
Childcare,
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