Role: Non Family Facing Volunteer
Partnership & Participation Team KCC
This role enables volunteers to contribute to Family Hubs in a range of ways.
Administration · Supporting families to complete registration forms · Supporting business support staff in administrative tasks · Creating and updating notice boards · Supporting Business Support Staff with record keeping. Gardening · Maintaining or developing outside spaces, including planting, pruning, weeding, grass cutting Maintenance · Assist with setting up/putting away from events · Checking safety of resources and supporting with cleaning resources · Assembling flat-pack furniture, resources · Organising and clearing storage space Creative · Painting a mural · Supporting a session
Administration,Art & Design,Gardening
Creative & Design, Gardening, Building & Maintenance, Art & Craft
Skills and knowledge All roles · Willing to undertake relevant training and follow KCC safeguarding procedures. Other skills will depend on the type of volunteering being undertaken but could include: · Good IT and computer skills · Experienced in using Excel or willingness to learn · Excellent attention to detail · Understanding of health and safety procedures including manual handling and COSHH.
Benefits · Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families contributing to the welcoming environment in Family Hub buildings. · Training in key areas such as Safeguarding, Effective Communication with Children and Families and Trauma informed Practice. · Opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing ones, particularly in areas such as mentorship, support, and community service. · Gain valuable administrative experience and IT skills. · Be part of a team of like-minded individuals. · Play a role in improving the social well-being of families, helping them to build strong, supportive networks.
Required commitment Time commitment: We welcome discussion around your availability and the time you are able to commit. Days of the week and hours: this role accommodates the needs of the families and the Family Hub’s operational activities so hours are variable, and we welcome discussion about this.
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Location: Opportunities are available at Family Hub locations across all 12 districts of Kent
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