Volunteer - Parent Champion

Kirklees Council
Up to 5 hours per week/fortnight as required, which will include weekdays, weekends and occasional evenings to fit around existing commitments.
Numerous
Batley, Dewsbury, Crosland Moor, Greenhead and other areas in Kirklees as required
Voluntary
N/A

Could you be a Parent Champion?

An exciting volunteering opportunity promoting Early Years’ services to local parents.

Hours

Up to 5 hours per week/fortnight as required, which will include weekdays, weekends and occasional evenings, to fit around existing commitments. This would include initial and ongoing training plus support meetings with your Volunteer Co-ordinator and other parent champions.

Benefits to you

Volunteering can be an excellent way to gain new skills, boost personal development, meet new people, build your confidence, improve your communication skills and give something back to your local community.

 What is required from you?

  • Volunteer a few hours per week to fit around you and your commitments
  • Help identify where to reach families with young children
  • Talk to parents about free early learning and childcare entitlements and other services they could benefit from
  • Help parents in the local community understand the benefits of early learning for their child
  • Attend community venues and events to promote services and provide information.

How you would be supported

  • Training will be provided, including initial induction training and optional ongoing training to support future career development
  • Regular support meetings with your Volunteer Coordinator and other parent champions.

Applying for this role

If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please email Ahmed Salu or phone 07779 430876.

Prospective volunteers will be contacted and invited to attend a short interview. 

05 April 2024, 11:55 PM

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