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Volunteer Activity Leader in South Manchester

Opportunity hosted by: GFS (Girls Friendly Society)

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Volunteer Activity Leader in South Manchester

Opportunity hosted by: GFS (Girls Friendly Society)
Description:

What you will be doing:
• Engaging with and listening to girls and young women weekly, to make them feel supported, valued and inspired to try new things.
• Treating every girl with respect and kindness, helping her to feel proud of who she is.
• Helping run activities for the girls, organising any materials needed for the sessions and helping with set up, tidy up and refreshments
• Supporting and contributing to termly planning team meetings to create a programme of activities alongside the Group Leader/Coordinator. We’ll also provide support through themed session plans and step-by-step activity guides on the GFS website.
• Leading on activities as agreed with the volunteer team
• Sharing ideas and feedback given by the girls to the Group Leader/Coordinator to help create a truly girl-led termly programme.
• Helping with First Aid or Food Hygiene in the group as needed
• Keeping girls safe by informing your GFS Staff contact about any issues or concerns for girls’ wellbeing and report safeguarding concerns that you, or any other volunteers, have as soon as possible.
• Treating every girl, parent, volunteer and task within the GFS values of being girl-focused, brave, feminist, ambitious, inclusive and fun.
• Understanding GFS policy and procedures and follow them, especially safeguarding

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Children, Women’s Groups, Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

What makes an Activity Leader?
• Happy to be a supportive member of the volunteer team, helping out wherever needed and communicating with the Group Leader/Coordinator and fellow volunteers about availability
• A passion for building the confidence of girls and young women through fun and inspiring activities
• Ideas for activities to run with girls or a willingness to learn about how to plan and run activities
• Willing to take a training course in First Aid or Food Hygiene
• Help to report and safeguarding or wellbeing concerns to GFS staff as soon as possible
• Able to work with and within diverse communities

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: BME, Carers, Disabled (physical), Language, LGBT, Long term health condition, Older people, Unemployed
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: Yes
Details of gender restrictions: The Equality Act recognises that some equality groups (e.g. women) are disadvantaged in some areas of life as a consequence of past or current discrimination and exclusion. The Act also enables organisations to take steps to help particular groups overcome disadvantage and meet needs that are different from the needs of other groups.

Studies have shown that accessing single-gender spaces is important for girls and young women. A review by YWCA and Girlguiding UK found that girls and young women were enthusiastic about having time away from boys. They also found that single-gender spaces encouraged girls to take more risks, express themselves and develop their self-confidence. In mixed gender settings, boys tended to dominate the space which reduced girls’ confidence. A single-gender environment also helps girls and young women to think about and challenge gender stereotypes.
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes