Volunteers - Community Buddies

This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services.

We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.

Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing. Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.

You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment.

As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.

Current and future opportunities include:

• Community Buddies

  Befriending/buddying children in a particular area of interest

• Support children to engage in community activities.
• Support workers to run groups, for example: substance and recovery support, mental health.

Skills

As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:

• Meet new people Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience
• Complete online learning from your own home
• Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge
• Gain references
• Obtain experience for entry to social work
• Apprenticeship opportunities