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Community Volunteer

National Childbirth Trust (NCT Redbridge and District)

We're the charity that supports people as they become parents. Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what we do and help parents feel confident connected and safe. As a Community Volunteer you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for parents.In this flexible role, you will lead one of our easy to set up regular events such as Bumps & Babies or Walk & Talk, or help organise one of our well-known NCT NearlyNew Sales.

Main tasks and responsibilities 

• Planning and leading one of our local activities or services to support parents

• Advertising your group or event via social media and other platforms

• Attracting and welcoming helpers for your activity

• Following NCT guidance to ensure all events are welcoming, inclusive and safe

• Collecting and sharing information about the difference you make to parents

• Promoting NCT’s values and vision in your local community

Our Community Volunteers are;

• Passionate about supporting parents

• Motivated and reliable

• Able to plan and organise a one-off event or regular group

• Welcoming to all parents, and a good listener

Time commitment:

• This is a flexible role that can fit around your commitments and availability

• The time you will spend volunteering will vary depending on the type and frequency of the activity

you choose to run. You could volunteer with as little as 2 hours per month.

• We’re ideally looking for Community Volunteer who can volunteer for at least 3 months


Benefits to volunteer 

• A great volunteer experience where you can meet new people, and develop skills

• Excellent support from experienced volunteers and our Volunteering Team

• Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources and training you will need

• Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy

• We champion equity, diversity and inclusion through all that we do

•  Importantly you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community

What skills do I need?

Skills, qualifications and attributes

  • Good listener and communicator
  • Warmth, friendliness and empathy
  • Good Organisational skills
  • Team working and team building
  • Discretion and empathy
  • Need to be 18+

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Flexible

Register your interest

We limit the number of roles you can initially express an interest in to 3 opportunities. Please only register an interest in 3 roles maximum.

  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Community Development
  • Families and Parenting
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Campaigning
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Retail/Sales
  • Application Process
  • Informal Discussion
  • Online Application
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Travel/mileage
  • Other Information
  • Are there any age limits?
    Over 18
  • DBS checks - additional information
  • Expenses - additional information
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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