Children's Program Support

What will I be doing?

• Supporting our children's programming.
• Playtime with children ages 0-5.
• Storytelling.
• Leading song and dance time.
• Crafts.

What impact will this have?

• As a result of our work, women and their children... – feel safe.
• – grow in resilience.
• – feel connected and belong to a community.
• – are able to form and maintain positive relationships.
• – feel confident.
• – feel able to have realistic dreams of a better reality for themselves and their families.

Commitment

• Weekday availability.
• 10:00 to 13:00.

What else do I need to know?

• We are looking for volunteers interested in making a regular weekly commitment of around three hours from 10 am to 1 pm at either our Acton, Stratford or Dalston outreach groups.
• Only female volunteers.
• We are willing to provide a professional reference for future job applications.
• It is desired, although not essential, for volunteers to have experience in childcare, providing activities and sessions for children ages 0-5.
• Our face-to-face groups are safe spaces for the mothers with babies and pregnant mums to access our services, which include perinatal support, children's activities (singing and storytelling), yoga and dance classes, practical support, etc.

Expenses

• Travel expenses are reimbursed in cash each week.

Background checks

• Other background checks are required

Training

• Safeguarding Awareness Training.
• Induction Training.
• Regular Volunteer Check-In and Reflection Sessions.