Drop-In Group Volunteer - St Thomas' Hospital

As a Drop-In Group Volunteer, you will provide support to help run the activities taking place as part of a hospital-based support group for children and families. Your role may include:

• Setting up for the session's activities and tidying up at the end
• Participating in craft and play activities with children and their
• families - this could include games, reading, cookery or arts and crafts
• Providing emotional support for children and their parents or carers
  
  A warm, friendly and enthusiastic volunteer, happy to get stuck in
• Knowledge / experience of interacting with children and young people
• A great communicator, with excellent listening skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of the team
• Non-judgemental
  
  Our support group takes place every 1^st Saturday of the Month
• 1-3pm and we are looking for volunteers to support on a regular monthly basis
Training and Support
• A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
• You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
• Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
• Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
• All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
• Training opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers' Week
• We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses