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Volunteer Session Assistant

Dandelion Time

To assist the Dandelion Time Family Session Caseworker in delivering therapeutic sessions with one or more children and their family members/carers at one of our sites in Maidstone, Ashford or Shorne. We ask for a weekly commitment of 4.5 hours per session, to support our work with families for a period of 10 weeks. Applicants will ideally have experience of working with children and have a flexible approach and gentle manner.

Detailed Description

Dandelion Time is a therapeutic charity based in Kent, supporting children affected by family trauma. The Volunteer Session Assistant role is to support our family therapists in the preparation and delivery of family therapy sessions. Tasks include: preparation of resources for craft and nature based activities, assisting the Case Worker during family sessions, food and drink preparation, clearing away materials. You will need to have a sensitive, non-judgemental approach for working with disadvantaged and vulnerable families.

Activities you will be doing

Youth Work,Support Work

What skills are required for this role

Reasoning, Teamwork, Listening, Managing People

Why these skills are required

Share Dandelion Time values Kind, compassionate and non-judgemental Patient, warm and friendly

What is in it for you

Join our growing community of wonderful volunteers Make new friends Learn new skills

Time Commitment

one 4.5 hour session once a week

ME15 0NY

Charlton Lane West Farleigh Maidstone Kent

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over,18+
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