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Early Years 0-5 Family Learning Programme Volunteer

Opportunity hosted by: Speak and Belong Community Interest Company

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Early Years 0-5 Family Learning Programme Volunteer

Opportunity hosted by: Speak and Belong Community Interest Company
Description:

Volunteers will support the delivery of Early Years 0–5 learning sessions for parents, carers, and young children. They will help create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where families feel included and supported.

They will assist with setting up and tidying the space, welcoming families as they arrive, and encouraging participation in play-based learning activities. Volunteers may support children during stay-and-play activities such as reading, singing, crafts, and early communication games. They will also help parents engage with their children by modelling simple play and learning ideas.

Volunteers will work alongside session leaders to support positive behaviour, promote inclusion, and ensure all families feel comfortable and valued. They may also help with refreshments, registration, and general organisation of the session.

Through their support, volunteers will help children develop early communication, social, and emotional skills, while also building parents’ confidence in supporting their child’s learning at home. Their contribution will make a real difference by strengthening early development, encouraging school readiness, and creating a friendly community space where families can connect and learn together.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Children, Community Work, Education and Literacy, Families
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
Wards opportunity based in: Little Hulton
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Accessible toilets
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

No formal qualifications are required, but volunteers should have:

- A friendly, patient, and welcoming attitude
- Good communication skills
- An interest in working with young children and families (0–5 years)
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Reliability and punctuality
- Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality (training will be provided)
- Experience with children, education, or community work is helpful but not essential

All volunteers will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding requirements before starting the role.

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: Language, Young people (under 18), Refugees and asylum seekers
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes