Volunteering Opportunity: St Albans Family Centres Volunteers with One YMCA

Hertfordshire Family Support Service are looking for Volunteers across a variety of roles and locations to support the service lead by One YMCA.

The Universal, SEND and Emerging Needs Activity Volunteer plays a key role in supporting the team in their work with offering courses, family activities to parents, carers, families and children (0-5years). We are looking for friendly, hands on individuals who are interested in early years, to welcome families, support the engagement of both parent and child with all the activities we provide in the sessions, promoting children's development and positive feedback and praise indoor and outdoor group activities.

Roles Based in St Albans

Days/Times/Locations

Monday 9.30-10.30am Active Rhyme Time St Marys Church Marshalswick

Thursday 10-11.30am Baby Group Marlborough Methodist Church

Friday 10-11am Physical Fun Sopwell Family Centre

Friday 13-14.30pm Baby Group London Colney Family Centre

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: Skills, Experience and Qualities needed:


• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

• You need to have a friendly approach.

• Excellent communication skills

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• The ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.


Session Descriptions;

Baby Group (pre-walkers)

Meet other families with young babies and the Family Support Team in a friendly environment. During this session there will be time to play and discover more about your baby’s development as well as support your wellbeing as a new parent. Drop in, no booking required!


Active Rhyme Time (0-5 years) - Little Herts Session

Fun, active rhymes and songs for your baby and toddler. A great way to meet other families and develop your child's communication and physical skills. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no booking required!


Physical Fun (18 months +) - Little Herts Session

A fun, active session. Come and meet other local families and enjoy lots of play opportunities to support your child with their physical development. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no booking required!


This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and give back to the local community.

Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Education & Training (young people), Social Activities, Voluntary & Community Action, Young People & Adolescents

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Main Tasks Could Include:

• Meet and greet families upon arrival at the centre, ensuring all families feel valued and welcome and helping them to feel comfortable in the sessions.

• Help with set up and tidying e.g., setting up tables and chairs (light duties)

• Support the work of the FSS staff by explaining what happens in the sessions and getting all families to sign in on arrival.

• Engaging with families throughout the session

• Helping with surveys, feedback, and child voice.

• Will be given particular roles within the sessions.