Childcare Volunteer

Pan Intercultural Arts

London, Greater London (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Arts, Culture and Heritage ∙ Community Development ∙ Youth and Children

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Job description

We are looking for volunteers, predominantly childcare, for our Amies projects supporting female survivors of trafficking.

The Amies Projects are drama and singing workshops, providing an uplifting and empowering space for participants to make friends, learn new skills and get creative together.

We hold three sessions each week and provide childcare for all the participants who need it. The sessions for the participants are in an adjacent room to the childcare space, meaning parents are nearby.

We are seeking volunteers to offer their time twice a month (although more is always welcome!), one session will be offering childcare support, the other session will be assisting with the workshops.

Key Info

Sessions are 2 hours long
We share a meal before starting sessions, and have a short debrief afterwards
Project is based in Vauxhall
Induction training provided (building induction, safeguarding, boundaries)
Sessions are term time only

Availability

We are seeking support for the following sessions (term time only):

Mondays 17:45-20:00
Tuesdays 14:15-16:00
Tuesdays 17:45-20:00

Essential

Some experience looking after children aged 0-12

Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check

Desirable

Understanding of safeguarding (we will offer training if not)

Description of role

Childcare once a month: To provide childcare for young people aged 0-12. During the session there is no set curriculum to follow. We encourage children to be creative, offering arts supplies eg. play doh and crayons, as well as toys for creative play. Children will have food during the session, which will be provided either by the charity or by the parents depending on the age and preferences. Children will need to be supported to use the toilet, nappies changed etc. We ask that volunteers alert staff of any safeguarding issues arising.

Supporting the workshops once a month: Assisting our artist facilitators and participant volunteers with the running of the sessions, including setting out food, tidying after the meal, setting up the space and participating in the workshops (singing and drama activities).

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