Creche Volunteer

Description

This welcoming community crèche in Romsey is looking for friendly and caring volunteers to support children aged 0–5 in a safe, nurturing environment. Volunteers are a valued part of the team and are welcomed into a relaxed, supportive setting with plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits, and opportunities to build positive relationships in a rewarding role.

About the Role

As a Crèche Volunteer, you’ll be part of a warm and inclusive team supporting children and families during session times. As the crèche operates in a pack-away setting, volunteers help prepare the space at the beginning of sessions and pack everything away at the end.

During sessions, you will actively engage with children, help at snack time, and support a range of fun and meaningful activities that encourage learning through play.

You will:

• Help with setting up and packing away the crèche space

• Play and interact with children aged 0–5

• Support children during snack time

• Help create a fun, inclusive, and nurturing environment

• Take part in activities such as crafts, outdoor play, imaginative role play, and sensory experiences

Skills & Experience Needed

• Warm, patient, and caring nature

• Enjoyment of spending time with children

• Enthusiasm for play and creative activities

• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding

• Willingness to work as part of a supportive team

Requirements

• A DBS (criminal record) check will be required

Support Offered

• A supportive and welcoming team environment

• Relaxed atmosphere with tea, coffee, and biscuits

• Opportunity to build positive relationships

• Guidance and support from experienced team members

Suitability

This role is suitable for:

• People with visual impairment

• People with restricted mobility

• Volunteering in groups

• Volunteering with family

• Volunteering with friends

• Those under age 16

• Those aged 17–25

• Those who want to work indoors

• Those who want to work outdoors

Availability

• Mondays

• Fridays

• Immediate start once accepted