We are looking for enthusiastic, confident and happy people to support the Hub Team to provide a safe environment to deliver exciting activities for children / young people and their families. We are looking for volunteers, who would like to provide practical support to our volunteer programme and will be able to commit for at least 12 months for a minimum 2-5 hours a week (times will vary depending on the role)
Start date: 24th April 2024
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Typical tasks may include:
• Support Oasis staff to promote Oasis activities / services.
• To support the delivery of a successful holiday HAF club or family event as part of Oasis Community Hub: Oldham
• Assisting the Oasis team in the planning, preparation, and delivery of Oasis interventions / universal services e.g. Tots stay and play groups,
• Building positive relationships with families
• To support the setting up of equipment / resources ready for activities.
• To support children / adults to actively participate in activities.
• To work as part of a team to tidy up after each session.
• To prepare and cook food if required. (Subject to holding an up-to-date Food Hygiene certificate)
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with.
• To give support to other team members within the community hub /activity and to follow the instructions of the management team
• To be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation good practice, Oasis policies and procedures.
• To promote the high standards of Oasis Community Hub at all times to parents staff volunteers and visitors.
• To actively participate in the evaluation of each event.
Training: The benefits of being an Oasis Volunteer:
• Full induction package including, Safeguarding Children / Adults, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety
• Great training opportunities with recognisable certificates
• You will be supporting the Oasis Team to achieve positive outcomes for families.
• Support package, mentoring and regular supervision.
• Invaluable experience which may help with gaining employment.
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Areas of Interest: Children, Community, Education, Families, Foodbanks, Older people, Poverty, Public events, Women, Young people
Opportunity suitable for: 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Food banks, Lending a helping hand, Outdoors, Social media, Youth work
Skills gained in this role: Listening, Talking to others
DBS Check Required: Yes
About the host organisation
Hosted by: OASIS Community Hub
Organisation Profile: At Oasis Hub Oldham, we are actively engaged in creating a community that is characterised by trust, safety, cohesion, mutual support, vibrancy, health, and opportunity, where individuals feel included, connected, and supported and in which they feel happy and proud to live.
Oasis Hub Oldham is a community movement dedicated to the locality of Hollinwood. We use a holistic methodology to work with schools, partners, and residents to build a strong, safe, and resilient community. Our model and activities enable people to develop the skills and character to be more independent. We respond to the assets and needs of our local neighbourhood actively involving community members in designing, delivering, and leading activities.
Our The team deliver a wide range of services which engage public, voluntary and business sectors in the establishment of a centre of education and lifelong learning. We aspire for the Academy to be at the heart of our local community, recognised by others for our clear understanding and support of local issues and awareness of community needs.
We provide adult education, volunteering opportunities, holiday activities, local growing allotment projects, parent / carer & toddler groups, youth clubs, NEET interventions, mentoring, and vulnerable family support.
Charity number: 1138862
