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
• Understanding GFS policy and procedures and follow them, especially safeguarding
What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Children, Community Work
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Automatic opening doors, 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
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:
• 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
• 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 (learning), Disabled (physical), LGBT, Long term health condition, Older people, Refugees and asylum seekers, Unemployed
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: Yes
Details of gender restrictions: GFS has a long tradition of creating safe spaces for girls and young women. We remain committed to supporting everyone who identifies as a girl. We also acknowledge that our work may resonate with other groups. We warmly welcome young people of any marginalised gender, providing they feel comfortable receiving support from a girls' service.
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes