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Creche Volunteer

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Wythenshawe Children's Centres, Manchester

Time Commitment

6 months, 3 hours per week
Role Based Details

Based at one of our Children's Centres in Wythenshawe
Who does this role help?

Parents, Babies (0-2yrs), Pre-schoolers (3-5yrs)
I'm interested

We are looking for volunteers to support the delivery of a creche facility, for children 0-5 whose parent/carer have no childcare arrangements, so they can attend activities taking place at the centre. Creches are short sessional care and will provide a safe play space for a small group of children. The work may involve organising age appropriate play activities, feeding, changing nappies and talking to parents.

Who you will be helping

You will provide parents/carers with the essential support they require to participate in activities taking place at the centre to enhance their skills and support their mental health and wellbeing without childcare being a barrier. 

The difference you will make

You will be helping young children to build confidence, extend their speech and vocabulary, and learn new skills through play. You will provide reassurance to parents/carers that their children are in safe hands as they attend their community activities, learn new skills, make friends and have fun. 

Typical tasks within this role:

  • Support the Creche Leader to set up and deliver creches.
  • Support with offering an interactive and varied programme of activities for babies and pre-school children attending the creche.
  • Maintain a safe environment for pre-school age children and babies.
  • Build positive relationships with parents and their children.

Who are we looking for?

There is no typical Family Action volunteer. We want our volunteers to be as diverse as the people we support. We need volunteers with a range of life experiences, skills and knowledge. In return for giving your time and talents, you will receive quality training, ongoing support, and the reward of knowing that you are making a real difference. This role will particularly suit volunteers who:

  • Have experience in an early years setting. 
  • Can encourage, plan and supervise children to engage in activities like arts and crafts, music, singing and storytelling. 
  • Have a good standard of spoken English. 
  • Can keep indoor and outdoor work areas clean and safe.
  • Understand the need to keep children safe and will adhere to our safeguarding policies.
  • Can be flexible. 
  • Can support the lead creche worker with the delivery of the creche.

What’s in it for you?

Family Action volunteers tell us that volunteering with us can be challenging at times, but it is also very rewarding. Many of our volunteers also report that volunteering has helped them with:

  • Gaining experience in an Early Years setting
  • Learning more about early childhood development
  • Developing new skills, including group leadership
  • Increased confidence and self-esteem
  • Experience of facilitating groups and encouraging interaction between adults
  • Opportunity to improve future employment prospects
  • Being part of a team and becoming a part of Family Action, a national charity with 150 years of experience supporting families
  • Support and guidance from project coordinator including 1-1 and group supervision
  • Regular training and development opportunities. 

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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Baguley Children's Centre, Ackworth Drive,
Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 1LB 01615290080 View Service

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