Drop-In Art Group Volunteer - Romford

Salary:
Reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses

Your role may include:

• Setting up for the session’s activities and tidying up at the end
• Supporting children with creating and completing artwork
• Participating in craft and play activities
• 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 early evening, every last Wednesday of the month from 4.00pm-7.00pm
• We are looking for volunteers to support on a regular monthly basis
• To enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available for the next 12 months.

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 volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us

Selection process:

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

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