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Who to Contact
To get an application form or for more information about any of
the
volunteer opportunities please contact:
Louise Cooke
Centre Coordinator Ironville & Ripley Children’s Centre
Ironville Children’s Centre
Ironville & Codnor Park Primary School
Ironville
NG16 5NB
Tel: 01629 532601
E-mail: [email protected]
Ripley Children’s Centre
Sandham Lane
Ripley
DE5 3HE
Tel: 01629 533900
E-mail: [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
at
Ironville & Ripley
Children’s Centres
Role Title: Activities & Groups Volunteer
About Children’s Centre's
Children’s Centre’s bring services together to improve the quality
of life & increase opportunities for all children. We deliver
services from a variety of settings and through a number of o
Minimum 1-2 hours per week
What will I be doing:
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Help in the setting up & packing away of resources and
equipment used in a variety of planned activities.
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Support children’s play, talking to parents &
generally encouraging families to interact in a group session.
Help in the preparation of any other practical opportunities
presented in sessions.
Work alongside other volunteer/ Children’s Centre team
members in the consultation of ideas and information picked
up through work with families for the task of planning future
activity sessions
rganisations working together, including local authority, voluntary
& community organisations & the private sector. .
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The aim of Children’s Centre is to provide all local families with
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young children the facilities & support they need.
Children’s Centre services are available for everyone. They are
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designed especially for mums and dads expecting a baby or
anyone who cares for a child aged between 0 and 5 years old.
Role Title: Consultation & Evaluation Volunteer
The Children’s Centre forms part of the MAT (Multi Agency
Team) covering the Ironville & Ripley areas. The MAT works with
children & young people aged 0 -19 yrs. The services & activities
Between 5 - 8 hours every half term (Can be discussed)
What will I be doing:
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available for families with older children can be found via the
Children’s Centre’s or by calling the Ripley or Swanwick MAT
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direct on 01773 746174.
Our Children’s Centre Workers also support referred families with
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young children.
consulting/ gaining feedback from families to ensure what
services are delivered are the right ones needed.
As well as providing new experiences, information and advice,
Children’s Centres give families the opportunity to make new
friends with other local families.
Supporting the Centre manager and the team to gain
parental & children’s views and feedback on the Centre
services
(With support) help to consult with families in the Centre's
catchment (reach) on identifying needs and ways to meet
these.
(In partnership) develop creative/ innovative ways of
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(With support) provide information (reports/data) to the
parents forum and the Centre’s Advisory Board on the
evaluations gathered.
YOU can make a difference ….
Role Title: Creative Display Volunteer
Various hours (agreed via discussion)
What will I be doing:
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Practical creative tasks e.g. cutting out lettering; backing
pieces of work; adding art work and labels
I’ve made new
friends since geng
involved
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Do you have a few hours to spare?
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Do you want to contribute towards the needs of children &
families in your community?
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Sourcing material/ ideas for the displays that help to give a
range of information & messages to families.
reflected.
Role Title:
Publicity & Promotion Volunteer
Various (agreed via discussion)
What will I be doing:
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Photocopying, posting, displaying and delivering/ handing
out Centre activity programs and posters.
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Developing links with a range of community organizations
and venues in order to display/ give out promotional
materials.
Working with the Centre team to make sure all promotional
materials are accurate, providing enough information and
are eye catching.
(With the Centre team) support to provide ideas and
comments on ensuring marketing reflects the diverse
community.
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Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
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Are you creative, patient, reliable?
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Do you want to develop your skills & employability?
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Would you like to meet new people?
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Do you want to put your present skills to a good cause?
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Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life?
Ensuring all displays are created so that all aspects of the
community i.e. race, abilities, gender are promoted and
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I really do feel
listened to & I
always feel
welcome
Volunteering at your Children’s Centre
Volunteers can participate at their Centre in a variety of different
roles. This booklet contains information about the volunteer
opportunities in Ironville & Ripley Children’s Centres. If you are
interested in any of the opportunities on offer, please ask for an
application form.
Role Title:
Frequently asked questions about volunteering
How much time do I need to give?
Different roles need different amounts of time. Some only require a few
hours a school term, others need more. Whatever your lifestyle, you
should be able to find something that suits you.
What skills will I need?
Everybody’s skills & talents are useful, there is no such thing as a
‘typical’ volunteer. We will provide an in-house induction process and
further training will be provided where appropriate to enable you to take
on the role whatever your existing skills.
How long will I have to commit for?
As a volunteer you can leave whenever you like. However, it would be
helpful if you could give us as much notice as possible.
Can I claim benefits while volunteering?
Yes, the benefits regulations are clear that you can volunteer. Please
contact us if you would like more information about volunteering whilst
claiming benefits.
Parent & Carer Forum Volunteer
2 – 3 hours per school term
What will I be doing:
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taking part in meetings that happen once a school term,
(currently 3 times a year)
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contributes to the organization and running of the Children's
Centre
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assisting with consultations and the planning, delivery and
promotion of its services and activities
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providing ideas and feedback,
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helping out at events/sessions,
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speaking to families
Application forms not required - speak to a Children’s Centre
Will I get my expenses paid?
We will agree with you what expenses you can claim back and how to
do this before you begin your placement. You will need to make sure
you have a receipt for any expenses you are claiming
Notes:
Worker if you’re interested in joining
What the forums have done so far
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Chatted to Ofsted inspectors about personal experiences
with the Centers activities
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Asked for targeted groups to be run; e.g. Multiplicity in the
past,
The minimum age for volunteers is 16.
You will be covered by Derbyshire county Council’s Public Liability Insurance
Support for roles is provided by: The Centre Coordinator & Children’s
Centre Workers
Unicorns at present
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Advised on which courses parents wanted to be available to
them e.g. Self esteem, first aid
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Gave the Centre run groups the names they are known by