The Change4Life service works across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster to improve the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and families through a community-based, holistic approach.
As a Clubs Volunteer, you will support the delivery of fun and engaging activities that help children learn about healthy lifestyles, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and healthy sleep habits. You’ll work alongside the team to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children and families.
Who you will be helping
Change4Life Lifestyle Clubs are open to children and young people aged 0–19 (up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities), who either live in Westminster or Kensington and Chelsea, attend a school in either borough, or are registered with a Children’s Centre or GP in either borough.
Change4Life Lifestyle Clubs Coordinators help families and young people build healthier habits for life. Sessions cover healthy eating, staying active, and getting good sleep — giving families practical support to eat well and keep moving.
The difference you will make
Volunteering at Change4Life Lifestyle Clubs makes a big difference to the families and young people who attend. You’ll support children to be more active and improve their diet, and your input will allow more families to access the clubs. You’ll also help reduce health inequalities across the boroughs by supporting families to make healthier choices and connect with their community.
As a volunteer, you’ll help parents build their knowledge across key topics, including the Eatwell Guide and mealtimes, Growing Up Healthy, Play and Movement, Being Sugar Smart, Oral Health.
Typical tasks within this role:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of fun, engaging sessions for children
- Help children learn about healthy eating, staying active, emotional wellbeing and good sleep habits
- Assist with games, activities and discussions that encourage healthy choices
- Help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants
- Support session preparation, including setting up and packing away equipment
- Assist with basic administration such as attendance and record-keeping
- Build positive relationships with children, families and the local community
Who are we looking for?
Family Action is committed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all we do and welcome volunteer applications from all sections of the community.
This role will particularly suit people who have:
- Knowledge of or an interest in health, nutrition, physical activity or wellbeing.
- Experience in sports, dance, fitness or other physical activities
- An understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
- The ability to engage children from diverse backgrounds
- Previous experience working or volunteering with children.
- Holding or working towards an NVQ level 3 or above qualification in social work, health or education, or experience working in these fields, would be beneficial.
What’s in it for you?
Family Action volunteers tell us that they have a positive experience volunteering with us, and they feel included and valued. In this role, with think our volunteers will also gain:
- The opportunity to develop skills in children and youth work, health promotion, and community engagement.
- Skills and experience for future employment or education
- The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives and your local community
- Becoming part of a welcoming, supportive team environment.
Find out more
You may like to chat with a member of staff about whether this is the right role for you, or you may be ready to apply right now.
Either way, just click the ‘I’m interested’ button below to leave your contact details, and a member of staff will be in touch to discuss your next steps in becoming a Family Action volunteer.
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