Volunteer Sibling Event Support
This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Assist in the set up and smooth running of events, activities and days out for siblings.
Key activities:
- To help set up on hospice event days (this may include moving of boxes or furniture if you’re able to)
- To aid and support the staff in the running of Sibling Days or Sibz Plus
- Support the children during the day in activities such as crafts and sports
- To help with refreshments throughout the day as required
- Listen and observe the child/children at all times, seeking the aid of staff member if any additional help or assistance is required
Personal qualities/attributes/knowledge:
- Experience of working with children/young people
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Committed and reliable
- To be able to work with individuals as well as part of a team
- Non-judgmental
- Awareness of loss and bereavement desirable
- The ability to work on own initiative, if necessary
- Able to work confidentially and within boundaries and have a good awareness of safeguarding
Supervision and induction:
- You will receive an induction and ongoing supervision from the Groups and Events Coordinator and Play Specialist.
Recruitment process:
- Application form, informal interview, enhanced DBS and two references.
- Mandatory training is required before starting, with some elements needing annual refreshers (e.g. safeguarding).
Time commitment:
- We typically run around six or seven Sibling Groups each year during school holidays (Easter, summer, Christmas, and half terms), usually from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Volunteers are asked to arrive a little early and stay for a short debrief after the children leave.
- In addition, we host around five or six Sibz Plus events annually, which take place in the evenings or on weekends.
- While these are the opportunities available, you don’t need to commit to every session – we welcome volunteers who can support us as and when they’re available. All dates are shared in advance to help with planning.
- Find out more about our family groups and events by watching our video here.
Why volunteer with us?
We benefit greatly by having volunteers, but volunteers themselves get lots out of it too! Volunteering is a great way to:
Why volunteer with us?
The organisation
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Diversity statement
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
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