The Salvation Army is predominantly an evangelical Christian church but it is so much more besides! We're also a homeless charity, a social service agency, a chain of charity shops and a leader in the ...
Volunteer Toddler Group Team Member
Contact person
Jonathan Chappell
#112866
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Summary
To help create a warm, safe, fun and nurturing environment where pre-school children and their parents or carers can belong, interact and feel supported.
Detailed description
What you might be involved in
- Supporting activities, games and discussions
- Awareness of The Salvation Army’s Safeguarding Policies (training given)
- Building positive relationships with other team members and the children
- Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Helping with setting up and clearing away of equipment
Who this role would suit
- Someone patient, caring and friendly who enjoys working with pre-school children
- Someone approachable, patient and encouraging
- Willing to follow safeguarding guidance and values
- Sympathetic to the values and mission of The Salvation Army and supportive of its Christian values
What skills are required
- Patience
- A caring disposition
- A good team-player
- A can-do attitude
Why volunteer with us
- Make a significant difference in the lives of both the children and their parents/carers
- Be part of a happy team prepared to invest time in providing a safe environment
- See the children’s growth and confidence develop over time
- Knowing that your work helps others
- See the impact of your work in real lives and community connection
· Volunteering with The Salvation Army helps us to make a difference to the lives of some of the most marginalised and underprivileged people.
Time commitment
2 hours per week on a Friday morning (term-time), to be agreed at interview
Practical Considerations
· Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and introductory period.
· Before you can start volunteering you’ll need to provide 2 references, a disclosure check (if required by the role) and complete our online training modules.
· At The Salvation Army, we don’t want you to be out of pocket by volunteering so we are happy to reimburse any agreed out of pocket expenses you incur whilst fulfilling this volunteer role.
About The Salvation Army, Coventry
The Salvation Army is predominantly an evangelical Christian church but it is so much more besides! We're also a homeless charity, a social service agency, a chain of charity shops and a leader in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery. Throughout the UK and Ireland, The Salvation Army is reaching out to the most vulnerable in our society through our support for victims of modern slavery and for those experiencing homelessness. Our centres provide community outreach and engagement through various support schemes and here in Coventry, we are no different as we put our Christian faith into action by offering practical help for people without discrimination, standing up for those who are vulnerable, fighting against injustice and encouraging people to develop their relationship with God. The services we offer are diverse and responsive to the realities of life in the communities we serve.