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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’re looking for volunteers who like working with children, enjoy being active, and want to support community programs. You’ll help run activities, games, and creative sessions, and help make our space friendly and welcoming.
About the role
We run holiday club activities for children during school breaks as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF). As a volunteer, you’ll help make our sessions fun, safe, and engaging. You’ll support activities, encourage kids to join in, and help create a positive place where children can learn, play, and make friends. This is a great chance to get experience in education, youth work, or community programs.
Our next Holiday Club starts on 27 July 2026.
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 keeping children, young people, and adults safe in our work. We provide safeguarding training, and you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will do our best to support everyone who wants to take part.
About the role
We run holiday club activities for children during school breaks as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF). As a volunteer, you’ll help make our sessions fun, safe, and engaging. You’ll support activities, encourage kids to join in, and help create a positive place where children can learn, play, and make friends. This is a great chance to get experience in education, youth work, or community programs.
Our next Holiday Club starts on 27 July 2026.
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 keeping children, young people, and adults safe in our work. We provide safeguarding training, and you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will do our best to support everyone who wants to take part.
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:
Manchester, Salford, Oldham, Ashton
Manchester
M40 8WN