Our aim is to improve their confidence, self-esteem and enjoyment of life.
We take the children out on trips - to the cinema, to an adventure playground, to museums and theatres, climbing, kayaking, etc - and we also do fun activities at our base, such as games and arts and crafts. These are great opportunities for the children and young people to experience new and exciting activities that they wouldn't do otherwise. It helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem, and also their fluency in English - and they're also great fun!
We need your help supervising the children whilst we are out on trips and helping with the activities.
- It's fun!
- Meet new people and make friends
- Contribute to a project that really does make a difference to the lives of refugee and migrant children
- Learn new skills
- Reasonable travel expenses to and from the club will be reimbursed.
- Teamwork, flexibilty and patience.
- Supervision skills
- Motivation and communication skills
We provide training about our holiday club plus Safeguarding & Child Protection training.
We believe a good Holiday Club volunteer needs:
- A warm personality and a good sense of humour
- A sensitivity to other cultures and an ability to communicate successfully across cultures
- Reliability, patience and flexibility
- Good spoken and written English
- An ability to build a good rapport with children and young people
- A commitment to equality and diversity and the rights of all individuals to respect and fair treatment
- A willingness and ability to share skills and knowledge with the children
- The confidence to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries
- A non-judgemental and supportive approach and belief in the potential of others.
Similar Opportunities
The aim of this communication support role is to have better conversations, and to support people with a communication disability, aphasia, to live life well. Aphasia is secondary to a stroke or brain injury or illness.
Work alongside us to bring in funds for Aphasia Re-Connect. Work with our advisory group to contribute your ideas and support. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and join us for events and initiatives. Be happy to take and share photos.
Visit a person at home and befriend them, offering communication support, and a fresh perspective from their daily routine. The person you visit will have aphasia, a communication disability, often stuck at home without support.
