Children's Services volunteers help Barnardo's to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to make a real difference.
Main tasks include:
-Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities and interests of members
-Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room
-Preparing resources and tidying the room after the group
-Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships
-Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions
-Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents