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Children's Club Volunteer
When We Need You
From 19/08/2011 to 10/05/2012
About Opportunity
We are looking for volunteers to engage primary school aged children living in the Niddrie House area of Edinburgh. We aim to offer them stimulating and educational experiences in the youth clubs. The children are full of energy and can be quite challenging but you will have the support of staff and other volunteers. The sessions will happen partly at the Jack Kane Centre and partly on various trips to places such as the ice rink and Ratho Adventure Centre. Bike Club – 4pm to 6pm on Monday; Art/Photography Group – 4pm to 6pm on Thursday; Intermediate Youth Club - 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday; Junior Youth Club - 1:30pm to 3:30pm on Friday.
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About Niddrie Community Youth Group at Hunters Hall Housing Co-op
Hunters Hall Housing Co-op provides housing and community services to 220+ tenants/members in the Niddrie House area of Edinburgh. We facilitate a range of children's and youth clubs throughout the week. We design the activity programme together with participants and aim to create stimulating and educational experiences. We currently offer the following children's/youth groups: Junior Youth Club - 1:30pm to 3:30pm on Fridays Intermediate Youth Club - 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursdays Senior Youth Club - 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Mondays Art/Photography Group - 4pm to 6pm on Thursdays Bike Group - 4pm to 6pm on Mondays
Skills & Experience
Must like children, have a sense of humour and a positive attitude. Experience of working in children's clubs/ youth work is desirable. Ability to participate in games, sports and other physical activities.
Travel Details
Niddrie. The number 14 bus terminus is minutes from the Hunters Hall office and the Jack Kane Centre. Number 2, 21 and 30 buses also stop nearby.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction, ongoing training and support provided.
Work Type
Playschemes / Childrens Clubs
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses paid.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Max 6 hours per week for at least 4 months
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-3797
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
77 Niddrie House Drive
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH16 4TR
Contact: Sandra George
Tel: 0131 657 3379
Email: sgeorge@huntershall.org.uk
