Child Support Volunteer - Female Only (Hackney)

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for an opportunity to make a difference? We are recruiting for a volunteer to support with engaging and keeping children entertained while mums participate in our workshops and events. By providing this support, you will be allowing women to participate in events to develop their skills, confidence and build on their aspirations. What you will be doing Maintain strict confidentiality Entertaining children with provided toys and small activities such as colouring or puzzles etc.. Ensuring the children are kept safe The skills you need Calm and patient approach Experience in childcare preferred Working knowledge of child safeguarding preferred Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation Good communication skills Paediatric First Aider - Desired What's in it for you Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications. Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year! Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.