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Torfaen County Borough Council
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Pontypool, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
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Job Description:
Description:
The Play Service iscurrently looking for volunteers aged 16+ to support our summer playschemes. Your role will entail working as part of a team to provide play opportunities.
The Benefits of Volunteering
* Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on the community.
* Volunteering can develop new interests and hobbies.
* Volunteering is a brilliant way to get life experience.
* Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
* Volunteering is ultimately about helping others and having an impact on people’s wellbeing.
* Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills.
* Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
* Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organisation skills.
* All volunteers are entitled to claim expenses of £15 per day towards their food and travel.
*All volunteers will be supported to complete training
*All volunteers will be eligible to be provided with a reference of their playscheme experience to support them in future employment and study.
You must be available to volunteer from Monday 22nd July until Friday 23rd August. This includes one week of training and four weeks of provision.
Job Requirements
* To work as part of a team to plan and deliver safe and stimulating play activities which encourage positive physical and mental health.
* To act as a resource for children’s play and encourage all children to play regardless of their ability and social background.
* To work as part of a team to interact positively with children at all times.
* To work in line with the Playwork Principles.
* To adhere to the local authorities’ policies and procedures in relation to working with children and young people.
* To communicate effectively with parent/ carers, other professionals and community members.
* To partake in training linked to the role.
* To work, act and behave in a professional manner at all times.
* To be open to learning and gaining experience from Playworkers and other members of staff.
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