Children's Activity Support - Group Helper

Children's Activity Support - Group Helper

Long term role · 4–16 hrs/Week
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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Contact person

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Summary

Groups for parents/carers & children under 5, Herts Family Support Service, North Herts

Detailed description

What you will be doing

  • 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.
  • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality;
  • Recording policies and procedures. Participating fully in training and supervision.
  • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.


The skills you need


  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
  • Approachable and welcoming. Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open minded approach.
  • Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
  • Preferably have some experience of working with children, young people and families.


What's in it for you

  • Full induction and training. Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
  • Regular supervision and support.
  • Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
  • Access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy listing. Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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