Großbritannien
Vermittlungsgebühr für längere Projekte 180 EUR
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CONCUK LTV 01 YMCA FAIRTHORNE 17.01 - 30.09 KIDS 5 VOLS
CONCUK LTV 02 YMCA FAIRTHORNE 07.03 - 07.11 KIDS 5 VOLS
We are very excited to announce our first LTV project with the YMCA Fairthorne Manor. We are giving the opportunity of 10 Volunteers to do a 9 month project starting in 2011 that will provide valid experience and training working and running activities with children.
YMCA Fairthorne Group is a fast growing charity. There mission is to champion and add value to young lives by providing experiences that challenge, enable and develop the individual. Fairthorne Manor has been providing residential and day activity courses for schools and colleges for over 60 years. The Centre is in the heart of the community and provides play schemes, training courses, holidays, respite care and childcare for over 20,000 children and young people each year. It also offers personal development challenges, including management training for adults. The programme consists of a wide range of activities, including amongst others canoeing, sailing, climbing, abseiling, archery and playwork.
WORK: Volunteers will have a varied amount of work, but generally it will be leading activity sessions for children and young people, helping them achieve new challenges and have fun! Volunteers will be working hard whilst here; it's a very busy place. The Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so come prepared for a hectic but enjoyable time.
In addition to the running of the activities volunteers will also be expected to contribute to the running of the Centre in other ways. This may include working as part of the estate team, housekeeping team or providing a helping hand in the kitchen for a week. It is the estate team's responsibility to take care of the maintenance of the Centre and this can include such tasks as putting up marquees (big tents) and maintaining the equipment. Sometimes you may get to help out in other areas such as nursery or reception.
During your stay here you will be given the freedom to conduct yourself in a manner which some of you will not have experienced before. It is important to realise however, that the role at Fairthorne is a very responsible one, and that you will be looked up to and regarded as a role model by the children and young people you are working with. It is therefore imperative that your behaviour and appearance reflect this responsibility.
TRAINING: This volunteer role will be part of an apprenticeship training programme. As a result, the YMCA will offer full and comprehensive training in all elements of running outdoor education activities. Combined with work experience here at Fairthorne Manor, this should secure you an NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership, as well as some National Governing Body Qualifications, such as British Canoe Union, level 1.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be allocated a basic room, which maybe shared with up to 4 other instructors. This is your own space and as much as possible we allow you to treat it as your own. Three meals a day will be will be provided in the canteen and there are toilet and shower facilities and a washing machine.
LOCATION: Fairthorne Manor is located in a village called Curdridge which is near the city of Southampton on the South Coast of England. It is about 15 minutes walk from Fairthorne Manor into the village where there are shops and pubs. The nearest train station is Botley which is about half an hour's journey into Southampton.
TERMINAL: London or Southampton Airports and Botley train station for arrivals and departures.
WORKING HOURS: You will normally work six days per week, some weeks you may be required to work around 50 hours, but your average should be no more than 45 hours per week.
HOLIDAY: Holiday entitlement is eighteen days pro rata, by prior agreement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers will need to provide a certificate of good conduct, motivational letter, fill in the application form and provide two references. A phone interview will also be conducted. Volunteers will be provided with £95 per week ‘pocket money' and food and accommodation.
VOLUNTEERS PROFILE:
• An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage a wide range of people, including children, staff and group leaders.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children
• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the organisation.
• An aptitude for and interest in a wide range of sports.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undergo training.
• As this post involves working with children and living on site, all applicants must be aged between 18 - 30 years old.
The application and the job description are available from the UK Volunteer programme co-ordinator.