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Family Support - Family Groups

FACES

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We are looking for volunteers to help at our family support groups. The FACES family support groups are for families who do not usually access other services for a variety of reasons. The aim of the groups are to reduce social isolation for children and parents, promote school readiness and help with child development.

The recruitment process for this post is the same as for all our volunteers in that we will require 2 references, an enhanced DBS check and that you attend our volunteer training course (30 hours).

Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Fundraising,Languages & Translation,First Aid,Music,Support Work,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping

Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Language Skills, Reading & Writing

We require volunteers who are parents themselves , can demonstrate that they have experience with working with children and/or families or those who are willing to learn and are aged 18 and over. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome volunteers from all experiences and backgrounds. Volunteers must be able to attend our 6 week volunteer training course which is run once a week during the daytime in school hours. We run a range of courses throughout the year. Volunteers will receive a certificate of completion of LSCB e-learning courses (one of which is mandatory).

A chance to have hands on experience of supporting families in a group environment with supervision. A way to dip your toes into the world of family support and see if this is the sort of work a volunteer would like to do. The feedback on a training is excellent. A chance to put this experience on your CV. We can provide a reference after a minimum of 30 groups. A chance to make new friends and meet new people. A chance to possibly meet other professionals working with a family. Development training opportunities. Opportunities to try other volunteer roles. An opportunity to get an understanding of the voluntary sector.

2 - 3 hours per week

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Joanne Rogers

147 Church Lane

MK41 0PW

Robins Nest - Monday Mornings at PineCones Children's Centre Little Acorns - Thursday Mornings at Kingsbrook Children's Centre Multi-Tots - Friday Mornings at Kingsbrook Children's Centre. All of our groups are easily accessible via the Bedford Stagecoach buses from the town centre bus station.

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Call the office on 01234 270601 or email office@facesbedford.org

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We require volunteers who are parents themselves, those who can demonstrate that they have experience with working with children and/or families or those who are willing to learn and are over 18. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome volunteers from all experiences and backgrounds. Volunteers must be able to attend an 6 week volunteer training course which is run during the daytime in school hours or in the evening. We run a number of courses throughout the year. Volunteers will receive a certificate of completion of both the FACES course and further LSCB e-learning courses (one of which is mandatory). This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. You must therefore disclose any criminal convictions, including spent convictions, suspended sentences and bind over order.

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