PEMBROKESHIRE SIBLING GROUP

C/o Mountain Park Farm, Lawrenny, Kilgetty, SA68 0PT . Telephone: 01834 891446

 

Charity Commission for England and Wales, Charity Registration No: 1076083

VOLUNTEER SPECIFICATION

 

 

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

 

The following is a list of essential and desirable qualities and experiences required by the Trustees and Coordinator of Pembrokeshire Sibling Group for the role of volunteer children’s supervisor.

 

ESSENTIAL

 

• Experience of working with children

• Experience of working or living with people who have a physical or learning difficulty Aged 18 or above

• Willingness to voice opinions and ideas

• Ability to act on own initiative A desire to work with children of all ages Good listening skills An approachable and patient personality

• A police check, if not possessed one will be carried out

• A driving license

 

DESIRABLE

 

The main duties are:

 

• Supervision of the children

• First aid training

• To be willing to go on overnight stays

• Ensuring the health and safety of the children

• Interaction with the children

 

CONSTANT VIGILANCE IS THE WATCHWORD

 

Participation in certain activities with the children, such as swimming, ice-skating and outdoor pursuits following instructions given by the Coordinator in relation to the above.

 

The members of Pembrokeshire Sibling Group are brothers and sisters of disabled children and are aged between 7 and 18. A volunteer must have the ability to deal with children of all ages both separately and in groups. The Coordinator is in charge of the running of the trips and acts under the instruction of the trustees.

 

To complete a volunteer application form click here.