Children's Activity Support - Group Helper (Supporting children and young people with a disability or special need in Blackpool)

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.

Children’s Activity Support volunteers work across a range of groups, from Children’s Centre’s with pre-school children and Short Breaks services for children with disabilities, to Mental Health Support Groups and Young Carers Groups.

We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives, a fun and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people in worthwhile and enjoyable activities.

‘Include Me 2’ provide play & leisure activities in base and out in the community. We support children and young people from the age of 4-19 who have a disability or special need. We run sessions throughout school term time, weekends & school holidays in the Blackpool area.

We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives, a fun and approachable attitude, and an ability to engage young people in worthwhile and enjoyable activities.

The groups are based at Aiming Higher 231-233 Church St, Blackpool FY1 3PB.

During term time, the group sessions run on a Monday evening (4pm-7pm), Thursday evening (4pm-7pm), and a Saturday (10am-4pm). During school holidays, they run on Monday, Thursday and Saturday (all 10am-4pm).

If you have any questions, or would like to find out more, contact Cindy at cindy.ribchester@barnardos.org.uk or 01772 629 470.