This project aims to strengthen community ties and build future childcare capacity by creating structured volunteering opportunities for local youths in our little duckies parent and toddler group. Working closely with local schools and colleges we will support students - especially those interested in early years education and childcare careers - to gain hands on experience whilst supporting families with young children.
Project Description
Project Aims:
1. Empower local youths: Offer students aged 14 - 25 the opportunity to volunteer in a safe, structured early years environment, enhancing their educational and career propects in childcare.
2. Support Families: Enhance mother and toddler group activities by providing additional helping hands, enriching the experience for both parents and children.
3. Build Community Wealth: Foster intergenerational connections and community ownership through volunteering, skills development and support for local families.
Activities: Partner with local schools and colleges to recruit and train youth volunteers. Run weekly mother and toddler sessions with structured roles for volunteers. Deliver basic safeguarding and child development workshops to volunteers. Provide mentorship and certificates of participation to support future career / college applications.
Outcomes: Youths gain experience, comfidence and insight into childcare careers. Local families benefit from more engaging and supported toddler group sessions. Developing a volunteering model that supports early years development.
Budget Breakdown:
Volunteer Training (Safeguarding, basic childcare) £500
Toddler Activities £430
Refreshments £300
Volunteer Recognition £200
Location: Hayocks Community Centre, Hyslop Road, Stevenston KA20 4HS
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