Barnardo’s has been commissioned by Hampshire County Council to develop an inclusive, flexible, and innovative programme aligned with Hampshire’s Healthy Weight Strategy (2022-2026) that empowers families with children aged 2 to 12 years to make sustainable changes to their behaviours, lifestyles, and home environments, with the aim of promoting healthy weight.
We are looking for volunteers with a passion to help deliver our programmes and support parents which might include a listening ear, emotional support, or signposting. You will offer this support by volunteering with our trained facilitators to deliver in person and online groups.
Skills
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Approachable and welcoming
- The ability to communicate and engage with families
- Being non-judgmental and positive in their attitude to working with individuals from different backgrounds
- The ability to empathise with children, young people and families, who may be facing difficult times in their lives
- To be able to travel across an allocated locality within Hampshire
- Be able to give 3 hours per week
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check needed
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
- Suitable for under 16s
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
Volunteers will be required to complete E learning and an online induction session. - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 07/05/2025
End Date: 07/11/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
The role is flexible requiring 3 hours per week at a time that suites the applicant. There is no requirement for Saturday evening or Sunday.
Regions
This opportunity is available in the following areas:
Basingstoke
Hart
Rushmoor