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Volunteer Swim Assistant
Organisation Details
Seashell Trust
Sub theme: Disability, Education, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Located in the heart of Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Seashell Trust is a beacon of hope and support for children, young people, and their families.
We’re proud to operate the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family services, and seventeen residential homes that provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—including gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike track, and sports fields—are designed to create a truly unique and supportive atmosphere.
Our unique campus incorporates, education, activities and life skills for our students, and our volunteer opportunities span from education and therapy roles to administration and Trustee positions.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive community of professionals, always on the lookout for new skills to enrich our offering. To learn more about Seashell, watch this short video: Start your Career at Seashell! - YouTube
We’re proud to operate the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family services, and seventeen residential homes that provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—including gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike track, and sports fields—are designed to create a truly unique and supportive atmosphere.
Our unique campus incorporates, education, activities and life skills for our students, and our volunteer opportunities span from education and therapy roles to administration and Trustee positions.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive community of professionals, always on the lookout for new skills to enrich our offering. To learn more about Seashell, watch this short video: Start your Career at Seashell! - YouTube
Description of role: The role involves working with classrooms from our College and supporting the class to go swimming. As a volunteer, you'll receive training in pool safety training and will get in the water with Students and staff to assist in supporting, engaging our young people and assisting by being a person in the pool in terms of staff ratio's etc. It's a good role if you are wanting experience of working with young people with complex learning needs and to develop your confidence, knowledge and communication skills. This session occurs every Monday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday PM
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1.5 hours a week
Location:
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 6RQ