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“The Big Toddle” Promoter/Organiser
Tasks:
The Big Toddle is a short sponsored walk for toddlers. The roles involve:
Personal qualities and requirements:
Enthusiasm to be able to take on the running of their own Toddle or spreading the word about the Toddle.
Availability
If placing leaflets and posters to advertise the Toddle then as and when time allows.
If undertaking the running of the Toddle this will vary and a date will need to be set when your Toddle will take place.
Skills to be gained or developed:
Communication skills - written & verbal, Initiative, Planning & Organisation, Leadership and Time Management
Whizz-Kidz is looking for bright and enthusiastic volunteers to assist them in the delivery of their Wheelchair Skills Training programmes for young wheelchair users. These programmes teach kids new skills and provide vital lessons on road safety. This is a great opportunity for kids to get together and have fun, developing their confidence and increasing their independence as a result. Volunteers are there to encourage the kids to get involved and give things a go, acting as their ‘buddy’ on the day.
WST programmes take place across the UK at various times of the year. Each scheme is held over a period of 3 – 5 days, times vary. The more days the volunteers are able to make, the more they will get out of it as they are able to see the kids change first hand.
Volunteers are asked to motivate and encourage the participants to get involved, helping with literacy needs and providing support. These roles would ideally suit someone who is studying to become an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech therapist, social worker, teacher, however this is not a necessary requirement.
We are also looking for volunteers to help out our Life Skills Training and Ambassador Clubs we run across the UK. Clubs run 6 times a year in each location, from 9.30 – 3pm.
Skills to be gained or developed:
Communication skills - written & verbal, Team Work, Initiative
http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Tasks:
We are looking for reliable volunteers to provide practical support to children and young people with disabilities whilst they access community leisure facilities or groups.
Responsibilities will include:
Interacting with the service users, whilst listening to what they have to say, to make their voice heard.
Help support with reading and writing tasks when needed.
Join in and help with Art and Craft activities.
Location:
Groups run in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Spalding, Horncastle, Louth, Sleaford, Market Deeping and Skegness.
Support and Supervision:
As an Action for Children volunteer you would get a full induction into the work of Action for Children and our values, and you would be invited to team meetings and you would be supervised by the lead of the sessions you attend.
Action for Children will reimburse reasonable expenses / mileage (supported by receipts) as quickly as possible.
Personal qualities and requirements:
We are looking for people who can appreciate that all children and young people deserve the right to be included in sessions and acknowledge this may require additional support for some of them to do this.
• Patience
• Reliability
• A regular commitment (whether this be one evening a month or more)
CRB required: Yes
Availability
The Leisure and Participation groups run in the evenings and on Saturdays.
Skills to be gained or developed:
Communication skills - verbal, Initiative, Adaptability and Flexibility
Title of Role:
Sports Development Assistants
Tasks:
To help deliver multi sports activities across Lincoln as well as being able to work with local schools and support the establishment of after school clubs, competitions and school holiday sessions. Be able to work occasional weekends and evenings.
Location:
Lincolnshire
Support and supervision:
Support & Supervision by qualified Off The Bench staff at all times
Personal qualities and requirements:
Desirable but not essential:-
• Experience of working with / engaging young people in a coaching environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function in a team
• Good organisational skills (i.e. construct own work programmes supervision of volunteers etc.)
• A current full driving licence / own transport although alternative arrangements may be agreed with applicants
Please let us know if you have any relevant qualifications e.g. coaching, first aid.
Availability:
Flexible hours, as and when required
CRB required:
Not essential but desirable. If no CRB held, Off The Bench will process a CRB for all volunteers.
Skills to be gained or developed:
Team Work, Leadership, Communication Skills – written and verbal, Time Management, Initiative, Planning and Organisation, Adaptability and Flexibility and Problem Solving
Title of role:
Volunteer supporter
Tasks:
Help autistic children interact with each other at clubs in dance, drama, art, mini cinema and youth club
Location:
Hope House School, Barnby Road, Newark on Trent
Support and supervision:
Leader of group in charge with up to 10 children for 2 hours sessions, 2 sessions each night from 4.30 to 6.30 and from 7.00 to 7.00, on Saturdays from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 1.00 to 3.00
Personal qualities and requirements:
Patience, sense of humour, patience, flexibility, patience and more patience
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Working with autistic children can be hugely rewarding and fulfilling. They can have a wicked sense of humour by saying it as they see it e.g. child to 5’ mother collecting her son from school “You are very small to be a Mummy, how old are you?
Team Work, Communication Skills verbal, Initiative, Planning & Organisation, and Adaptability and Flexibility
Availability:
As little as you can or as much as you can, BUT if you commit to turning up you will be letting down a child with routine issues, if you are not able to turn up. Obviously sickness etc cannot be factored in but these children rely on their routine to keep them grounded.
CRB required Y/N: Yes
