Volunteer Telford

By becoming a Story Starter volunteer you will give a child in a local early years setting/nursery the skills to start primary school ready to read. You’ll open up their lives to the magic of stories and provide crucial language development in a way which is fun for both you and the child!

How does it work?

As a Story Starter you will support three children aged 3-5 years' old on a one-to-one basis, using play and stories to develop and enrich their use of language.

You’ll need to commit to volunteering at a local nursery for one hour, twice a week during nursery hours.

You’ll receive professional training and support to ensure that you are best able to support young children and feel comfortable in a modern nursery setting.

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats every year and the majority of these success stories are thanks to the dedication and effort of our passionate volunteers.

Our Volunteer Champion Team Leaders support local volunteer groups by leading a team of others that provide recruitment, induction and recognition support to wider volunteer groups and teams. 

What you can expect to be doing

Recruiting the Volunteer Champions Team of volunteers. 

Allocating tasks and activities to other members of the volunteer champion’s team.  Identifying ways to involve volunteers. 

Providing support, encouragement, and leadership.

Promoting a culture of volunteering best practice. 

Encouraging volunteer feedback.

Our Volunteer Champion Team Leaders usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

What you will do:

The volunteer will be helping the chef in the preparation of meals, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy including fridges

Volunteer will also help in serving tea, coffee and cakes to customers.

Time commitment:

Monday to Friday between the hours from 12 noon till 2pm

Benefits:

Travel expenses will be paid

Certificate of achievement after 3 months of volunteering

Increase confidence and self-esteem

Develop new skills and make new friends

Access to training and progress to new opportunities.

Training: 

Volunteers are required to attend food safety training

This role will require a DBS check.

To assist  and support staff in planning, delivery and evaluation of the service provided and other events as appropriate.

Facilitate planned play activities and encourage parents and carers to actively participate in their children’s play and learning.

Assist in the preparation of the venue.

Welcome and introduce parents, carers and children to the session (the ‘meet and greet’ role) and support with the conclusion of the session.

Assist in tidying up during and after the session and encourage parents, carers and children to be actively involved.

Assist in maintaining a safe environment at all times.

Inform Donnington Community Hub at the earliest opportunity, should they be unable to attend a session or event.

Work within the policies and procedures of Children and Family Early Help Telford & Wrekin Council, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety.