The Hampshire Healthy Families 0-19 service is a partnership between Southern Health Foundation Trust and Barnardo’s. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to support us in our work throughout Hampshire. Our volunteers are highly valued members of our team, supporting us and health visitors in the delivery of services and workshops to families, providing better outcomes for more children.
Our Family Support – Group Helper volunteer role is diverse and flexible, and will suit a range of personal skills and preferences.
Our volunteers can:
- Support our “new parent” social walking groups (Ready Steady Walk);
- Support with community events promoting key health messages;
- Support the delivery of our courses and workshops to parents in the community. (Five to Thrive; School Readiness; Family Food, Fun & Fitness; Baby Talk; Toddler Talk).
- Support with a Hampshire Healthy Heroes Session in pre-schools/nurseries (participating with practical activities with the children on oral health and healthy eating).
Skills
Do you have:
- A wish to volunteer with children and adults;
- Good listening skills with a caring approach;
- Patience and friendliness?
Are You:
- A ‘people person’ who is positive and encouraging;
- Open-minded and flexible in your approach;
- Willing to be supervised by service staff and health visitors;
- Willing to input your hours into our online volunteering system each time you volunteer;
- Happy to provide satisfactory references and for Barnardo’s to complete a DBS check before you start your role?
Details
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Where applicable. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
Application form, Interview, References. - Training provided
Regular supervision and support from the Hampshire Healthy Families 0-19 team whilst you are volunteering. Coupled with access to additional online training and development. - Volunteer induction
Full volunteer induction online: including Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and Professional Boundaries; - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
The role is available during the day, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm only.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.