CAMHS Dance Project Support Volunteer (Community based)

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We have an exciting opportunity for volunteers to support young people on CAMHS waiting lists to participate in Dance United Yorkshire workshops.

The Dance Project Support Volunteer will will keep in contact with young people before they start the workshops to ensure that they are ready and able to attend and participate. They will also attend the workshops, taking part in all movement activity to support the young people’s engagement.

Minimum commitment includes:

  • Supporting one 3 day workshop
  • Engagement and support prior to attendance of that workshop (Mon-Fri before 6pm)

The dates for the 3 day workshops are as follows:

14th to 16th February 2024 

3rd to 5th April 2024

29th to 31st May 2024

24th to 26th July 2024

28th to 30th August 2024

30th October to 1st November 2024

As well as the completion of the online mandatory BDCFT Volunteer Induction, you are required to attend a face-to-face Volunteer Welcome Workshop.

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Required Role

CAMHS Dance Project Support Volunteer (Community based)

Key responsibilities

Visit young people at home with a member of Dance United Yorkshire staff to discuss the project and enrol the young person if they would like to join. Following the visit, make regular contact with the young person until they begin the dance sessions discussing any barriers to their attending sessions. If needed, accompany a young person on public transport to the venue to enable them to feel more confident navigating the route to the venue. Provide an update of the support sessions to Volunteer Coordinator Be a familiar and welcoming support at the dance sessions. Support the dance sessions by: taking part in the dance activity, encouraging and supporting the young people in their learning.

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  • Communication
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal
  • Listening
  • Non-discriminatory
  • Non-judgemental
  • Time Management

Desirable Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Team Work

Skill to gain

  • Confidence

When can you do this role/Calendar

Minimum commitment level: Once every two months

Start Date: 05-02-2024

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  2. Monday
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  5. Thursday
  6. Friday
  7. Saturday
  8. Sunday
  1. MORNING
  2. MORNING monday
  3. MORNING tuesday
  4. MORNING wednesday
  5. MORNING thursday
  6. MORNING friday
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  8. MORNING sunday
  1. AFTERNOON
  2. AFTERNOON monday
  3. AFTERNOON tuesday
  4. AFTERNOON wednesday
  5. AFTERNOON thursday
  6. AFTERNOON friday
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  8. AFTERNOON sunday
  1. EVENING
  2. EVENING monday
  3. EVENING tuesday
  4. EVENING wednesday
  5. EVENING thursday
  6. EVENING friday
  7. EVENING saturday
  8. EVENING sunday

Location

Bradford, UK
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