Events Volunteers

Events Volunteers needed! Join our lovely community   

Please read the description carefully.   

THIS IS A VOLUNTEERING ROLE  

Home-Start Camden & Islington (HSC&I) offers free, confidential support and practical help to parents of children under five living in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington.  

Home-Start Camden & Islington is looking for friendly, local volunteers to help out at our various exciting community events!  

We host all kinds of activities aimed at building confidence and helping build a community for example:  

Walk & Talks  

Foundling Art Course  

Zoo Trips  

Coffee Mornings  

Museum visits   

Park Days  

Foodbanks  

Every event is a chance to connect, support, and have a great time with local families.  

We’re looking for a pool of volunteers.  

We’re looking for people who can commit some dedicated time. Our events usually run in the mornings or afternoons so you would be needed from around 10am-1pm or 12pm-3pm. But we are looking for people who can commit to as much time as they can.  

If you aren’t able to commit but are keen to help out with the events above, please also get in touch and we can discuss availability and options!   

We will carry out a DBS check. 
Experience with families and children is required.   
And we will also require references.  
 

Volunteer Role Requirements   

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively  

• Open and welcoming to parents  

• Parenting and Childcaring experience   

• Ability to empathise with others  

• Awareness & sensitivity to different lifestyles   

• Reliability & Commitment  

• Sufficient English to participate in activities   

• Weekday availability (these events are always held in Camden and Islington but in different locations in the borough).  

What you’ll be doing  

• Helping set up the room: tea and coffee table and play area for children  

• Playing with children  

• Offering parents a drink  

• Welcoming and chatting with parents  

• If the event is out and about, you may be carrying some picnic items and toys (we have a trolley!)  

• Helping parents with directions to arrive at the destination  

• Games and activities  

What is in it for you?  

• Increase your self-confidence  

• Help families in need and become more involved in your community  

• Opportunities to meet new people  

• References provided after one year  

• Ongoing training and support throughout this journey  

• Good experience on your CV for future jobs  

If you are interested in this role, please send us a short letter about your experiences and why you’d like to be a part of Home-Start Camden & Islington. We would love to consider you for this role!  

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our team!