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Holiday Club Support Volunteer
Organisation Details
CEDE FOUNDATION
Sub theme: Children, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Race and Ethnicity, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Cede Foundation is a catalyst for overcoming poverty by empowering people and developing sustainable communities to make positive changes to people at the margins of society.
Description of role: We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with children, being active and supporting community programmes. You will help with activities, games, creative sessions and general coordination while creating a warm and welcoming space.
About the role
We run holiday club activities during school holidays as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for children. As a volunteer, you will help make our sessions fun, safe and engaging. You will support activities, encourage participation and help create a positive environment where children can learn, play and connect with others. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in education, youth work or community programmes.
Our next Holiday Club runs from around 19 December.
What you will be doing
● Helping set up and pack down activity spaces
● Assisting with games, creative sessions, sports and workshops
● Supporting children during activities and encouraging participation
● Helping with snacks, resources and general coordination
● Assisting staff with feedback collection and attendance
● Promoting a friendly, inclusive and safe atmosphere throughout the day
Skills and qualities we are looking for
● Friendly, patient and approachable attitude
● Enjoyment of working with children
● Good teamwork and communication skills
● Reliable, flexible and positive approach
● Awareness of safeguarding and willingness to follow guidance
● Creativity or enthusiasm for games, crafts or active play
What you will gain
● Hands on experience supporting children in a community setting
● Teamwork and communication skills
● Insight into youth work, education or social care
Essential information
● Flexible volunteering during school holiday periods
● Based in Manchester (venue details shared once confirmed)
● Travel expenses reimbursed
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work. Safeguarding training will be provided and a Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.
About the role
We run holiday club activities during school holidays as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for children. As a volunteer, you will help make our sessions fun, safe and engaging. You will support activities, encourage participation and help create a positive environment where children can learn, play and connect with others. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in education, youth work or community programmes.
Our next Holiday Club runs from around 19 December.
What you will be doing
● Helping set up and pack down activity spaces
● Assisting with games, creative sessions, sports and workshops
● Supporting children during activities and encouraging participation
● Helping with snacks, resources and general coordination
● Assisting staff with feedback collection and attendance
● Promoting a friendly, inclusive and safe atmosphere throughout the day
Skills and qualities we are looking for
● Friendly, patient and approachable attitude
● Enjoyment of working with children
● Good teamwork and communication skills
● Reliable, flexible and positive approach
● Awareness of safeguarding and willingness to follow guidance
● Creativity or enthusiasm for games, crafts or active play
What you will gain
● Hands on experience supporting children in a community setting
● Teamwork and communication skills
● Insight into youth work, education or social care
Essential information
● Flexible volunteering during school holiday periods
● Based in Manchester (venue details shared once confirmed)
● Travel expenses reimbursed
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work. Safeguarding training will be provided and a Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Public Speaking, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3 hours
Location:
Cheetham Hill, Longsight and Clayton
Manchester
M40 8WN