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Availability Details

The volunteers home location, and whether they have access to transport would be considered when identifying a suitable location in Gateshead.

Venue Address

Gateshead
United Kingdom

54.959340518623, -1.6035906061141

Areas covered
Policies in place

DBS check required

Yes

Policy and safeguarding notes

Volunteers will need to apply for a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check which will be support through the volunteer recruitment process.
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Details

Volunteers need to be 16 years +.

This volunteer role will mainly revolve around the Active Kidz holiday programmes during the school holiday periods.  This will include time during:

  • February half term
  • Easter
  • May half term
  • Summer Holiday
  • October half term

This volunteer role would involve having an active role within the service supporting delivery for the following tasks:

  • planning and delivering play activities
  • supporting and encouraging children & young people to engage with activities
  • working as part of the team during the supervision of children and young people
  • providing a fun, safe and stimulating environment for children and young people
  • ensuring a good example and positive role model to children and young people
  • attending training opportunities as and when possible and required.

There are locations across Gateshead within this role.  The specific location for each volunteer will be agreed with the individual volunteer. 

Skills needed

Good with children and families, fun and outgoing.
Good team worker.
Empathic to all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
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