YMCA Wren's Nest Navigators - Volunteering
YMCA Wren's Nest Navigators - Volunteering
Volunteers
Organiser:
YMCA Black Country Group Wren's Nest Navigators
Mobile:
07706 330008
We are currently offering 2 volunteering options - Activity Assistants and Volunteer Community Mentor.
Activity Assistants
- Help to set up and pack away activity sessions.
- Welcome everyone that attends the activities to make them feel welcome.
- Taking a register of everyone that attends the sessions ensuring that we have a completed consent and referral form before parents drop them off.
- Participating in the sessions where possible.
- Building relationships with all that attend.
- Commitment of 1 hour per week - length of time is dependant on you.
Volunteer Mentoring
- We require a minimum of 6 months commitment for this volunteering option of 1 hour per week.
- Regular mentoring sessions with a male or female young person aged 9-14 years. This could include going for walks, getting food, bowling, or any other activities the young person would like to do.
- Completing action plans with the young person to ensure they are getting what they need from the mentoring.
- Being someone to offer support and advice to the young person about various aspects of their lives.
More information can be given if you contact a member of the team for more information.
We are currently offering 2 volunteering options - Activity Assistants and Volunteer Community Mentor.
Activity Assistants
- Help to set up and pack away activity sessions.
- Welcome everyone that attends the activities to make them feel welcome.
- Taking a register of everyone that attends the sessions ensuring that we have a completed consent and referral form before parents drop them off.
- Participating in the sessions where possible.
- Building relationships with all that attend.
- Commitment of 1 hour per week - length of time is dependant on you.
Volunteer Mentoring
- We require a minimum of 6 months commitment for this volunteering option of 1 hour per week.
- Regular mentoring sessions with a male or female young person aged 9-14 years. This could include going for walks, getting food, bowling, or any other activities the young person would like to do.
- Completing action plans with the young person to ensure they are getting what they need from the mentoring.
- Being someone to offer support and advice to the young person about various aspects of their lives.
More information can be given if you contact a member of the team for more information.
Times & Dates
Session Details:
All year round.
Days of the week:
Time of Day:
Costs and Booking Information
Booking Required?
Yes
Booking Information:
Booking is required for activities to ensure we can run the sessions safely and also ensure everyone has fun.
Cost Information:
Free
Trips may come with a small cost to cover the cost of any transport that might be needed.
Group Information
Coverages:
All of Dudley Borough
Target Audiences:
Older People, Adults, Young People
Facilities:
Parking available, Toilet facilities, Disabled toilet
Notes
Notes:
We are a community project funded by the Lottery Community Fund. We are currently in year 4 of a 5 year project. We offer free activities for anyone in the Wren's Nest/Priory area.
We welcome all ideas for new activities we can offer on the estate, please get in touch if you have any ideas, big or small!
Eligibility Notes:
To volunteer with us we ask that you complete a DBS check and meet all eligibility requirements. Please see below our eligibility criteria:
- 16+ years of age.
- Are happy to complete a DBS check - this must be clear to volunteer.
- Be able to commit to at least 1 hour per week.
- 2 character references - anyone that is not related to you.
If you would like to discuss any of the eligibility criteria with a member of the team please give us a call or send us and email and we will be able to support you with this query.
Referral Notes:
We accept self referrals and professional referrals. If you would like to volunteer a form to register your interest is currently on our website. Alternatively you can email the team and one will be sent to you.
Service Information
Categories:
Volunteers, Employment and volunteering
Eligibility Requirements?
Links for Information
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YMCA Wren's Nest Navigators
Last updated 20th Feb 2024