Please note this opportunity will begin in June
Do you enjoy working with young children and helping them learn through play? St. Barnabas in Knowle West is looking for volunteers to support their weekly toddler group including taking a lead on craft activities, sensory trays and messy play activities.
We welcome volunteers that are 18+ (or over 16 if you are working towards a childcare qualification) from all educational backgrounds, so if you are looking for a personal development opportunity or simply want to help make a positive impact in the lives of children and families, we'd like to hear from you.
Number of roles available: open ended
Weekly hours: Mondays 12:00-15:00
Location: St Barnabas Knowle West, Daventry Road Knowle West Bristol, BS4 1DQ
This volunteering role will start in June due to renovation work at the church.
What you’ll be doing
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Planning and setting up fun and engaging activities for pre-school children aged under 4
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Working closely with the Bristol Diocese volunteering team to recruit and onboard volunteers to help you run the activities
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Acting as the lead volunteer for activity delivery
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Co-ordinating toddler group volunteers, managing their rota and maintaining relevant communications via email or phone.
Skills we’re looking for
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Experience working with children or working towards a childcare or early years qualification is preferred but not a requirement
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The ability to lead and collaborate with others as a member of a busy team
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Good organisation skills to manage the Toddler Group Volunteers rota and communications
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Someone who can attend regularly and consistently
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Passionate about supporting and engaging with children through play
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As with all roles working with children, attending safeguarding training would be necessary
What you’ll gain
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An opportunity to create fun, engaging activities for young children
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Gain experience managing other people and leading activities
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Improve your confidence and interpersonal skills
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Receive up-to-date safeguarding training and a DBS certificate
How the church and Bristol diocese will support you
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Training and onboarding support when you first start volunteering
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Regular check-ins to ensure you’re enjoying and feel supported in your role
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Invitations to participate in community events including a chance to celebrate you and other volunteers’ achievements during volunteers’ week
Please note: This activity takes place in a church. There will be prayers and/or Christian conversations, but you and other volunteers would not be expected to participate. Being sympathetic towards the Christian values of these activities would be necessary, but it is not required that volunteers are Christians themselves.
To apply, please contact volunteers@bristoldiocese.org or contact St. Chad’s Church on 01179793978.