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DiPS (Dentists in Primary Schools) Volunteer 2025-26 (AAA SU 25-26)
Organisation Details
Manchester Paediatric Dental Students Society
Sub theme: Children, Education, Health and Wellbeing
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Description of role: The main aim of this project is to deliver educational sessions that promote good oral health behaviours to primary school students in Key Stage 1. It also gives you, the volunteer, an opportunity to experience interacting with younger children whilst building on communication skills.
Your role involves carrying out talks and activities to the children based on oral health, visiting the dentist and healthy eating. This will include setting up and leading small group activities. You will rotate through several stations in the course of a session, allowing you to get involved with a variety of tasks.
Transport will be provided. However, having a car is an added bonus! Petrol money can be reimbursed.
You will receive appropriate training and information regarding the project and the sessions, which will all be delivered to you by the MPDSS committee.
Your role involves carrying out talks and activities to the children based on oral health, visiting the dentist and healthy eating. This will include setting up and leading small group activities. You will rotate through several stations in the course of a session, allowing you to get involved with a variety of tasks.
Transport will be provided. However, having a car is an added bonus! Petrol money can be reimbursed.
You will receive appropriate training and information regarding the project and the sessions, which will all be delivered to you by the MPDSS committee.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
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: 3 hours/month
Location:
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PR