Barnardo's Family Workshops Volunteer (Hampshire Healthy Steps)

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Barnardo’s has been commissioned by Hampshire County Council to develop an inclusive, flexible, and innovative programme aligned with Hampshire’s Healthy Weight Strategy (2022-2026) that empowers families with children aged 2 to 12 years to make sustainable changes to their behaviours, lifestyles, and home environments, with the aim of promoting healthy weight. 

We are looking for volunteers with a passion to help deliver our programmes and support parents which might include a listening ear, emotional support, or signposting. You will offer this support by volunteering with our trained facilitators to deliver in person and online groups. 


What skills do I need?

  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
  • Approachable and welcoming
  • The ability to communicate and engage with families
  • Being non-judgmental and positive in their attitude to working with individuals from different backgrounds
  • The ability to empathise with children, young people and families, who may be facing difficult times in their lives
  • To be able to travel across an allocated locality within Hampshire
  • Be able to give 3 hours per week

Interests

  • Children
  • Families and Parenting

Activities

  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
    Volunteers will be required to complete E learning and an online induction session.
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 07/05/2025

End Date: 07/11/2025

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Availability Details

The role is flexible requiring 3 hours per week at a time that suites the applicant. There is no requirement for Saturday evening or Sunday.

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