Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.

Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people by providing opportunities that enable them to achieve a positive destination that is right for them. We empower families and influential adults to make positive choices, so children and young people live healthy and happy lives. By working within communities, we support children, young people, and their families and advocate for them.

The role is to enrich the experience of the children attending the HAF out of school club at Fresh Futures by supporting and facilitating activities.

HAF stands for Holiday Activities and Food programme, a government-funded initiative providing free holiday club places, nutritious meals, and enriching activities for school-aged children receiving free school meals.

Tasks

• Attend at least one full day (10am-2pm) of the HAF programme per school holiday at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield or Vision House, Heckmondwike.
• Help staff organise and prepare for the planned activities and meal times.
• Support staff in the delivery and facilitation of activities and meal times.
• Make sure all attendees are feeling comfortable and included in activities.

Welcomed Experience and Qualities

We welcome volunteers who demonstrate an interest in working with children, e.g. this role would be ideal for a university student who is studying childcare or teaching. This role requires good organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of the club.  All volunteers must be willing to volunteer within the guidelines outlined in our Volunteer Expectations in the Volunteer Handbook.

Support for Volunteers

• Full training is provided.
• Itinerary breakdown of each day provided in advance of volunteering.
• Access to online and in-person safeguarding training.
• Regular support from our team via phone calls and emails.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed.
  • Invites to social events throughout the year.

Volunteer Expectations

As a Volunteer, we expect you:

• To carry out your volunteering responsibilities to the best of your ability, letting us know if you need any help.
• To act professionally when representing Fresh Futures during your volunteering hours.
• To complete all mandatory training for your role.
• To be reliable and punctual; if unable to attend, contact us with as much notice as possible.
• To respect confidentiality.
• To understand the importance of safeguarding policies and procedures and know the relevant people to report any concerns to.
• To adhere to Fresh Futures’ zero discriminatory policy
• To treat people with respect, being fair, honest, and considerate.
• To respect our policies and procedures as shared with you at Induction and in the Volunteer Handbook
• To reply to our communications with good time or let us know if you will be unable to answer calls/emails for a significant period of time.
• To accept responsibility for your actions.
• Not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs while volunteering or prior to volunteering.
• Observe all health and safety measures put in place for your safety and the safety of others.
• Not to engage in any inappropriate behaviour with others, this includes staff, other volunteers and attendees (this includes antisocial, romantic, and sexual behaviour).

In return you can expect us:

• To provide you with a supportive and rewarding volunteering experience.
• The opportunity to upskill during your volunteering.
• To deliver volunteer induction and training to enable you to carry out your role.
• To let you know if we are making any changes and involve you as much as possible in decisions which effect you.
• To support you as much as possible in your volunteering goals such as progressing to employment.
• To recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to the organisation.

To empower all our volunteers with the opportunity to regularly feedback during Volunteer Check In sessions with the Income and Engagement officer.

• Application form required
• References required

• 18+