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4 people are interested
Volunteer Guide
ORGANIZATION: Lifeskills
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4 people are interested
As a Guide, you'll lead a group of 3-4 children on a tour of 18 'safety themed’ scenarios.
With the aid of a script (as well as using props, lighting, and sound effects), you’ll
encourage the children to get involved in spotting lots of hazards, in a variety of day-to-day
situations.
You’ll deliver important safety messages and help them make (practise) emergency 999
phone calls, so that they leave Lifeskills knowing how to live much safer, healthier, more
independent lives.
We provide full training, at your own pace. Each volunteering session lasts 2 1/2 hours and
you’re free to volunteer as often as you wish (Monday - Friday during term time). This is a
unique and hugely rewarding role working for a friendly, welcoming charity. You’ll meet lots
of lovely people and receive plenty of support. You’ll gain a great deal of satisfaction
helping children learn how to be safe and feel proud to have played a part in providing
such a fond, memorable experience
More opportunities with Lifeskills
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lifeskills
Location:
The Create Centre, Smeaton road, Bristol, Bristol BS1 6XN, GB
Mission Statement
To maintain Lifeskills - Learning for Living as a Centre of Excellence dedicated to improving the safety and wellbeing of the community. The Centre aims to reduce unintentional injury and to promote a safe and healthy lifestyle by influencing attitudes and changing behaviour.
Description
Since January 2000, Lifeskills has provided safety education through a range of different programmes, including our Year 6 Children’s Programme.
Each year, schools are invited to bring their Year 6 pupils (age 10/11) for a guided tour around the safety centre, which is modelled as a realistic village. During the tour, children are presented with hazardous scenarios in a range of different settings, including a road, beach, dark alleyway, shop, homes, and a railway platform.
Supported by the Programme Co-ordinator, each session is covered by a volunteer Host
and up to 15 volunteer Child Safety Tour Guides.
A highlight in the school calendar, Lifeskills provides an exciting, interactive, and memorable experience. We provide a safe environment, in which children learn about life's common dangers, and the education we provide supports the 'Keeping Safe’ elements of the Personal, Health, Social, Economic curriculum (PHSE).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The create centre, Smeaton roadBristol, Bristol BS1 6XNUnited Kingdom
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Ongoing