Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference. Barnardo’s **Community Development volunteers** help develop networks within the local community, building partnerships with organisations such as schools, clubs, societies and groups. They also assist with organising, hosting and attending variety of events. **Enabling Community Health Outcomes** You will be supporting a small, dedicated team who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community. Our team is driven by a shared vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and we believe every contribution matters. By joining us, you’ll be part of a collaborative effort to create lasting change, volunteering alongside like-minded individuals who are committed to making a difference. If you’re looking to contribute to something that truly matters, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that reflects its values in everything we do. We’re looking for volunteers who: - Are aged 13-19, or up to 25 if you have a special educational need or disability - Can volunteer daytime or early evening hours (Monday to Friday) or Saturdays - Willing to complete a DBS check (ages 16+ only) We are especially keen to engage Tower Hamlets residents in our services volunteering opportunities - from the community, for the community. We believe that young people are the experts in their own health. The "You're Welcome" accreditation ensures that health & care services and spaces are young person-friendly, accessible, and tailored to their needs. It focuses on creating supportive environments where young people feel respected, confident, and safe when accessing health & care services, and are encouraged to seek care. This programme is currently being redesigned to better suit the needs of the community. Part of the volunteering role will involve supporting and implementing the redesign. As a You’re Welcome Assessor, activities will include: - Visiting health, care and youth spaces as a mystery shopper - Assessing health, care and youth spaces against the accreditation - Feeding back to the You're Welcome coordinator - Attending quarterly panel meetings - Maintaining confidentiality - Representing the service in a positive and professional way - Following health & safety and safeguarding procedures
Are you great at developing networks, talking to people, finding out about their organisation and sharing information about ours? Could you link with schools, clubs, societies and groups in the local area?
Tasks: Developing networks in the local community, with organisations such as schools, clubs, societies and groups.
Assisting with organising events. This might include sending out invitations, monitoring replies, making arrangements for the event and attending events on the day.
Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
Participating fully in training and supervision.
Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours.
Skills: Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
Approachable and welcoming.
Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open minded approach.
The ability to work independently and use their own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.
Having some knowledge with Community Development or working in communities would be useful, but not essential.
Benefits: Full induction and training.
Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
Regular supervision and support.
Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
Access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy listing.
Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity.
Disclaimer: We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the role exactly, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on
[email protected] or call us on 0208 498 7320
