Stay & Play Volunteers are usually found leading a group attended by parents and children on their own. This role suits people who want to provide caring, empathetic and holistic support to families.
- Preparation of room and packing away the equipment used at the end of the session
- Meet and greet parents/carers and their children and make them feel welcome and relaxed
- To model, encourage and support parents/carers and their children to take part in activities
- Provide additional signposting to Service Users where a need for support has been requested or identified
- Organise refreshments for the session
- To ensure safe and agreed practices are adhered to at all times
- To record attendance at the groups in line with Family Action and the Family Hub’s policies and procedures
- Volunteers will need to gain an understanding (appropriate to your role) of, and comply with, all relevant Family Action Policies and procedures.
- Record your volunteer hours and submit to Family Action
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