Schools Team Volunteer – Parenting Course Support

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic volunteer to support our Schools Team in co-delivering a parenting course across local schools within the Diocese of Salford. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and families and who has experience in a community or school setting. Full training on the parenting course and ongoing support will be provided.

What you will be doing

• Work alongside Schools Team staff to help plan and co-deliver parenting course sessions in schools.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgemental environment for parents and carers.
• Support practical arrangements, such as preparing resources, setting up the room and welcoming participants.
• Encourage participation in group activities and discussions, while respecting individual choices and boundaries.
• Share appropriate information and feedback with the course lead after sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow organisational policies, safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.
• Attend training, supervision and team briefings relevant to the role.

The skills you need

• You enjoy working with children, parents, carers and families.
• You have experience of working or volunteering with children and families in a community, education or school setting.
• You communicate warmly and clearly and are confident listening to others.
• You are patient, respectful and able to work with people from a range of backgrounds.
• You are dependable, punctual and comfortable working as part of a team.
• You understand the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• You are willing to learn and take part in the training provided.
• Desired but not essential: Experience of group work, family support or delivering learning activities.
• Desired but not essential: Awareness of the challenges that parents and carers may face.
• Desired but not essential: Confidence speaking in front of small groups.

What's in it for you

• You will receive training in the parenting course before supporting delivery.
• You will also provide an induction, safeguarding guidance, clear session plans and resources, and regular support from a named member of the Schools Team. You will not be expected to lead sessions independently until you have completed the relevant training and feel ready to do so.

Disclaimer

As part of the safer recruitment process, we will be requesting an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two references for this role. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar to volunteering within the organisation. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and the background of the offences. Prior to starting with us you will be required to complete mandatory online training modules.