Volunteers - Community Buddies
Volunteers - Community Buddies
Posted for Children's Services, Isle of Wight Council
Posted by Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services.
We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.
Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing. Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.
You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment.
As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.
Current and future opportunities include:
Community Buddies
Befriending/buddying children in a particular area of interest
- Support children to engage in community activities.
- Support workers to run groups, for example: substance and recovery support, mental health.
What skills do I need?
As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:
- Meet new people Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience
- Complete online learning from your own home
- Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge
- Gain references
- Obtain experience for entry to social work
- Apprenticeship opportunities
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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