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Volunteer Children/ Young People Play & Leisure Support Assistant

Barnardo's 'Include Me 2' Service

Purpose:  To assist play staff in supporting our children/ young people primarily on a 1-1 basis in Play & Leisure activities.

During  Term time weekly after school groups , evenings and weekends, during school holidays.

We support children/ young people aged 4-19 yrs who have a disability/ special needs.

What skills do I need?

Commitment, complete DBS check, (this is free of charge) 2 references, complete all relevant compulsory training, attend regular supervisions.

We ask that all volunteers comply with Barnardo's Safeguarding & Protecting Children policy & procedures, Health & Safety policy,

Equality & Diversity policy, Barnardo's Basis & Values   policy, respect Confidentiality.

We ask that volunteers have good time keeping skills, ability to encourage children/ young people to participate in various activities,

be friendly & empathic, always  make contact with the office/ staff when you are not available to volunteer.

Always have fun.

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

We require volunteers for Term Time after school sessions 4pm-7pm & weekend sessions 10am-4pm We also run sessions during school holidays Mon, Thurs & Saturday 10am-4pm

Where does this role take place?

Barnardo's Aiming Higher
231-233 Church Street
Blackpool
Blackpool
FY1 3PB

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Arts & Performing Arts
  • Children & Young People
  • Disability
  • Other
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Befriending
  • Providing Advice & Support
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • CRB Check
  • Informal Discussion
  • Other
  • References

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