As a Drop-In Group Volunteer, you will provide support to help run the activities taking place as part of a hospital-based support group for children and families.
Your role may include:
- Setting up for the session’s activities and tidying up at the end
- Participating in craft and play activities with children and their
- families - this could include games, reading, cookery or arts and crafts
- Providing emotional support for children and their parents or carers
What we’re looking for:
- A warm, friendly and enthusiastic volunteer, happy to get stuck in
- Knowledge / experience of interacting with children and young people
- A great communicator, with excellent listening skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of the team
- Non-judgemental
Your commitment:
- Our support group takes place every 1st Saturday of the Month
- 1-3pm and we are looking for volunteers to support on a regular monthly basis
Training and Support
- A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
- You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
- Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
- Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
- All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
- We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
- Training opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
- The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
- A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
- We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses
Ready to apply?
- Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on [email protected] or call 01372 220043 for more information about volunteering with us
Selection process:
- Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
