Targeted Youth Support – Morecambe Library

Targeted Youth Support – Morecambe Library

Children and Family Wellbeing Service are seeking volunteers to support their  Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities SEND session every Monday evening 6pm – 9pm. The volunteer will assist in preparing the area and support the group who meet at 6:15pm to 8:30pm.

If you have a few hours to spare each week and are able to volunteer, this would be a great opportunity to consider.

We are seeking volunteers to assist under supervision of a member of staff, to help those who access our services.

This opportunity will give a volunteer the chance to:

• Gain experience from volunteering for this opportunity.
• Make a positive difference to a child, young person, and their family.
• Use their creative skills.
• Improve their confidence and self-esteem.

Overview of Service: 

Lancashire’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service offers support to children, Young people and families age 0-19+years, (0-25 Years for SEND) and their families. The service identifies as early as possible when a child, young person or family needs support.

Please Note:  You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years to be able to apply for this position.

Tasks:

All tasks are carried out under the supervision of a member of staff: 

• Support and assist staff to run sessions and activities as required for the group
• Help setting up the room for group work and tidying up afterwards.
• Help with building new skills, confidence and motivation.
• Engaging with groups for children, young people and their families
• Help with supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Log volunteering hours on computer Better Impact account

Required Qualities:

• Patience and understanding
• Approachable and Friendly
• Non Judgemental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Trustworthy
• An ability to motivate and inspire others
• Good Communication skills – Good Active Listener
• Reliable and committed to providing long term volunteering support