Family Support

At Children North East, it truly is people who power our work. Volunteers bring many important things to our charity; unique perspectives, new ideas and expertise and the opportunity to grow our impact for babies, children and young people across the North East (and beyond).

Could you

  • provide mentorship to young people at important moments in their life
  • help our communities team put on fun events for children
  • support our families through challenges
  • provide special expertise, from mental health support to professional services
  • support us to deliver exciting fundraising events?



Skills

All you need to become a volunteer is a passion for improving the lives of babies, children and young people.

  • We’ll provide the training and support you need to feel confident in your role and work with you to find activities that suit what you want to commit to the role.
  • We actively seek volunteers from diverse backgrounds and with different lives and work hard to create an inclusive environment for all. Whoever you are, you can make a difference.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Travel expenses paid
  • Ongoing support
    Individual supervision, Bi-monthly support group meetings
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
    35 hours Course of Preparation. Courses available twice a year either daytime or evening depending on needs of participants. Additional induction and shadowing opportunities are available on completion of Course of Preparation.
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 30/01/2024

End Date: 14/01/2025

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Location

Cowgate Centre
Houghton Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 3UT


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