Young Carers Volunteer - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:

- £0 - £9,999

Location:
Newbury
Contract:
Voluntary
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours
Hours:
Wednesday : 4pm 5.30pm
Thursday : 6.30pm 8.00pm.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
25/02/2024 at 23:59
Reference:
V5322 Volunteer

Vacancy Description

Young Carers Volunteer:

Young Carers Volunteers are required to support the running of activities, the weekly youth clubs run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Greenham.

Support is also required during the School holiday with different activities which can take place across West Berkshire, activity dependent.

Young Carers Volunteer Driver:

Volunteer drivers are required to take children and young people to their young carers' activities/sessions.

By giving a little of your time, you can help young people who look after their relatives access activities, as well as practical and emotional support.

Preferred skills/qualifications/experience:

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy speaking to and supporting children and young people.

Training/Support:

Young Carers Volunteers will have access to West Berkshire Council's training programme

Disclosure and Barring Service Check requirement:
Volunteers and Drivers require enhanced DBS checks

Additional Checks:

Volunteers are required to submit two references

Time Commitment:

Young Carers volunteers are required between the following times:
For youth clubs which run at the following times:

Wednesday

Greenham Youth Centre 4pm 5.30pm

Thursday

Greenham Youth Centre 6.30pm 8.00pm

Volunteer Drivers are required to collect Young Carers prior to and following the above planned Youth Clubs. During the school holidays the times will vary depending on the activity

Location:

Weekly youth clubs take place on a Wednesday and Thursdays in Greenham.

School holiday activities can take place in different areas across West Berkshire.

Volunteer Drivers are required to transport Young Carers to the various activities across West Berkshire.

Expenses:

Young Carers Volunteers will be able to claim for out of pocket expenses for example light refreshments.

Young Carers Volunteers and Driver will be able to submit travel claims for mileage at a rate of 45pence a mile.

Equal Opportunities
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