Play Session Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
- We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and committed volunteers to support our family team during busy sessions at SNAP. Helping to maintain a safe and non-judgemental environment. There could also be training opportunities available to expand your knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and disabilities.
Key Tasks:
- making refreshments for families
- help to create a welcoming environment for families
- supervision of the children when needed, this could be whilst a family is talking to a member of staff
- helping clean and tidy equipment and toys away at the end of the session
- supervise a structured activity - depending on the session
- supervise key areas in he activity hall, the outside terrace and upstairs area
What skills do I need?
- to complete DBS check when 16 years and older
- be polite and have good communication skills
- be reliable, committed and trustworthy
- flexibility for certain tasks in the session
- maintain any concerns or accidents to relevant members of staff
- follow SNAP's code of conduct and adhere to our policies and procedures
All volunteers must abide by SNAP's Volunteer Guidelines
The training and support you will be given:
- key information for your role will be provided by the volunteer co-ordinator
- SNAP information and policies given, including and induction before your session
- regular communication, in person or via email
- DBS check, health and safety, and safeguarding training provided
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 22/10/2025 - 22/10/2026
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The number of days and hour will be negotiated between the volunteer and the Volunteer Co-ordinator
Location:
The SNAP Centre, Pastoral Way
Warley
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 5WF
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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