YMCA Wren's Nest Navigators - Volunteering

YMCA Wren's Nest Navigators - Volunteering

Volunteers

Organiser:

YMCA Black Country Group Wren's Nest Navigators

Address:

38 Carters Green, WEST BROMWICH, West Midlands, B70 9LG

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:

Term time timetable is different to the school holidays timetable.
All year round.

Days of the week:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Time of Day:

Morning, Afternoon, Evening

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.

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