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Availability Details
Venue Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
54.97954305, -1.6196600518498
As a Drop-In Group Volunteer, you will provide support to help run the activities taking place as part of a hospital-based support group for children and families.
Your role may include:
- Setting up for the session’s activities and tidying up at the end
- Participating in craft and play activities with children and their families - this could include games, reading, cookery or arts and crafts
- Providing emotional support for children and their parents or carers
Skills needed
A great communicator, with excellent listening skills
Able to work both independently and as part of the team
Non-judgemental
Benefits for the Volunteer
A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills,ereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions
We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses
