Volunteer Sibling Event Support

This Volunteer Sibling Event Support opportunity is built around to aid and support the staff in the running of Sibling Days or Sibz Plus. It would suit someone who can bring reliability, clear communication, and practical judgement to the role.

Who the work supports

To help set up on hospice event days (this may include moving of boxes or furniture if you’re able to). Support the children during the day in activities such as crafts and sportsTo help with refreshments throughout the day as required.

How support shows up

To aid and support the staff in the running of Sibling Days or Sibz Plus. Assisting in the set up and smooth running of events, activities and days out for siblings. To be able to work with individuals as well as part of a team.

The approach that fits

careful practical judgement.

What needs to be in place

• Experience of working with children/young people.
• The ability to work on own initiative, if necessary.

Job details

• We typically run around six or seven Sibling Groups each year during school holidays (Easter, summer, Christmas, and half terms), usually from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Volunteers are as.
• Receive an induction and ongoing supervision from the Groups and Events Coordinator and Play Specialist.
• Application form, informal interview, enhanced DBS and two references.
• Mandatory training is required before starting, with some elements needing annual refreshers (e.g. safeguarding).

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check