Family Workshops Volunteer

Do you want to help disabled children and their families who may be struggling to enable them to gain independence to live their lives to their full potential?

You can help us by engaging with families on our support workshops and providing support over the phone.

What will you be doing?

· Meeting and greeting families who come to learn about support strategies and tips on many of the common difficulties associated with raising a child with disabilities or autism- Meeting Sensory needs, Language and communication, Forming relationships, Supporting positive behaviour, Autism and well-being, Change and transition, Eating and nutrition, and Sleep.

· Supporting staff with the delivery of activity sessions with parents and child

· Preparing resource packs

· Responding to telephone enquiries and booking families on.

· Sending engagement emails to schools about our workshops.

What skills would be useful?

Ø Approachable with good interpersonal skills

Ø Experience with supporting children

Ø A good level of written and verbal communication.

Ø A good level of computer literacy

Ø Comfortable using a telephone

What's in it for you?

Ø Relevant training, mentoring and support will be provided

Ø Gain experience to add on to your CV

Ø Utilise your skills and learn new ones.

Ø Social opportunities

Ø Access to wellbeing support

Ø Out of pocket travel expenses can be reimbursed

Ø We strive to make reasonable adjustments and improve accessibility to empower everyone to be their best when giving their time to volunteer

At our Caudwell Children Centre on Innovation way, Keele University Campus, ST5 5NT

Minimum age for this role: 16

To apply fill out our online application form on our website or if you have questions email volunteer@caudwellchildren.com or ring 0345 300 1348