Our organisation offers a diverse range of services, programmes and initiatives in order to support our local communities to belong, contribute and thrive.
We deliver a range of programmes and ...
Volunteer Community Ambassador- EAST HERTS Selections Family Centre, SG14 2DG
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Lorraine Turner
Provided
Requirements
#128191
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Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service brings children’s centres, health visiting and school nursing together, to provide a more joined-up service for children,
Main Tasks/ Responsibilities/ Activities
To represent Family Centre Services within local communities and help strengthen the link between families and the centre by promoting services and support available.
Key Responsibilities:
· Promote Hertfordshire Family Centres by attending toddler and parent groups and local activities.
· Distribute leaflets, posters, and other promotional materials in community venues (e.g. libraries, health centres, nurseries, shops).
· Talk to parents, carers, and professionals about the Family Centre offer, signposting them to services and activities.
· Share updates on Family Centre activities through word of mouth, local networks, and community noticeboards.
· Provide feedback to Family Centre staff about local needs, events, and opportunities for engagement.
· Represent the Family Centre in a positive and professional way at all times.
Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities
· Friendly, approachable, and confident in talking to new people.
· Good communication skills.
· Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Enthusiasm for supporting children, families, and your local community.
· Respectful of diversity and inclusive of all families.
· Knowledge of the local area and networks
Training / Support
· A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided.
· Requirement to undertake One YMCA online training courses
· To understand and implement One YMCA’s policies.
· Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings
· Access to organisational events throughout the year including Socials, Conferences and Training opportunities.
· Access to one free Family Centre session per week, with your child in your locality.
Additional Information
· Undergo enhanced DBS check
· X2 References required
· Undertake additional training as and when required
· We offer to pay volunteers’ “out of pocket” expenses within agreed guidelines
Related to
About YMCA Chiltern Group
Our organisation offers a diverse range of services, programmes and initiatives in order to support our local communities to belong, contribute and thrive.
We deliver a range of programmes and services that tackle the issues facing local people such as homelessness, family support and wellbeing. We offer opportunities for young people, from apprenticeships to work experience and childcare to youth clubs.
We work with all ages, faiths and backgrounds, as part of a global network of 14,000 YMCAs.
We have served the communities in Hertfordshire for 135 years and we reach 1000’s of people each day.