Watford Family Centre Service Volunteers

Watford Family Centre Service Volunteers

Hertfordshire Family Support Service are looking for Volunteers across a variety of roles and locations to support the service lead by One YMCA.

The Universal, SEND and Emerging Needs Activity Volunteer plays a key role in supporting the team in their work with offering courses, family activities to parents, carers, families and children (0-5 years). We are looking for friendly, hands on individuals who are interested in early years, to welcome families, support the engagement of both parent and child with all the activities we provide in the sessions, promoting children's development and positive feedback and praise indoor and outdoor group activities.

Role based at Westfield & Littlebury Family Centre and around Watford.

Days & Times / Sessions

Sessions run over the course of the week at different times/days and venues. To be discussed.

Main Tasks Could Include:

• Meet and greet families upon arrival at the centre, ensuring all families feel valued and welcome and helping them to feel comfortable in the sessions.
• Help with set up and tidying e.g., setting up tables and chairs (light duties)
• Support the work of the FSS staff by explaining what happens in the sessions and getting all families to sign in on arrival.
• Engaging with families throughout the session
• Helping with surveys, feedback, and child voice.
• Will be given particular roles within the sessions.

Skills, Experience and Qualities needed:

• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• You need to have a friendly approach.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• The ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.

Baby Group (pre-walkers)

Meet other families with young babies and the Family Support Team in a friendly environment. During this session there will be time to play and discover more about your baby's development as well as support your wellbeing as a new parent. Drop in, no booking required!

Active Rhyme Time (0-5 years)

Fun, active rhymes and songs for your baby and toddler. A great way to meet other families and develop your child's communication and physical skills. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no booking required!