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01283 219761
Voluntary role to help transport young carers to activities and to supervise and participate in these activities, engaging with the young carers and helping them to socialise.
Location
Derbyshire, UK
Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?
Yes
Is the location accessible by public transport?
Yes
When?
School holidays and occasional evenings and weekends Dates/times will be scheduled around 2 weeks before each holiday period.
Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?
No
Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?
Yes
Is a driving license required?
No
Are expenses covered?
We will reimburse your out of pocket expenses in line with our expenses policy.
What will you be doing?
Depending on the activity;
Transporting young carers to the activity, participating in the activity, supporting young carers to interact with others, supervising young carers, recording feedback from young carers about the activity, liaising with the Activities Co-ordinator to support logistics, reporting any safeguarding concerns or comments made by young carers to the Activities Co-ordinator.
What skills are required?
Be confident interacting with children and young people. Reliable and well organised to travel to different locations. Enjoy working with children and young people. Clear communication skills, patience, good sense of humour.
Is training provided?
Yes
Additional important information
This is an excellent opportunity to support our Young Carers and reduce their social isolation by enabling them to attend activities.
Other requirements:
Evening and weekend events will be notified as far in advance as possible.
Activities run for either a half day or full day. Evening activities for around 2 hours.
Activities are delivered across the whole county, with young carers invited to activities within their local area.
You need to be a car driver with business insurance.
You would need to have a DBS.
Supervision and Evaluation:
You will need to complete an application form and provide us with the names and contacts of two people who can provide a reference for you, that have known you for at least 12 months (postal, email or phone reference)
Once references are received, the volunteer coordinator or named contact will provide your induction and any ongoing training or support.
Apply now....
For further information on this opportunity call 01283 219761 or email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk
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