Volunteer - Parent Champion
1 Organisations 1 Kirklees Council Hours 1 Up to 5 hours per week/fortnight as required, which will include weekdays, weekends and occasional evenings to fit around existing commitments. Number of Jobs 1 Numerous Location(s) 1 Batley, Dewsbury, Crosland Moor, Greenhead and other areas in Kirklees as required Position type 1 Voluntary Salary 1 N/A Advert Wording 1
Could you be a Parent Champion?
An exciting volunteering opportunity promoting Early Years’ services to local parents.
Hours
Up to 5 hours per week/fortnight as required, which will include weekdays, weekends and occasional evenings, to fit around existing commitments. This would include initial and ongoing training plus support meetings with your Volunteer Co-ordinator and other parent champions.
Benefits to you
Volunteering can be an excellent way to gain new skills, boost personal development, meet new people, build your confidence, improve your communication skills and give something back to your local community.
What is required from you?
1. Volunteer a few hours per week to fit around you and your commitments
2. Help identify where to reach families with young children
3. Talk to parents about free early learning and childcare entitlements and other services they could benefit from
4. Help parents in the local community understand the benefits of early learning for their child
5. Attend community venues and events to promote services and provide information.
How you would be supported
6. Training will be provided, including initial induction training and optional ongoing training to support future career development
7. Regular support meetings with your Volunteer Coordinator and other parent champions.
Applying for this role
8. If this interests you and you can spare up to 5 hours a week, please follow the link and complete the application form
If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please email Ahmed Salu or phone 07779 430876.
Prospective volunteers will be contacted and invited to attend a short interview.
Closing date
05 July 2024, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Job profile/description 1 Additional document 1 1