FAMILY FRIENDS FOR 5's TO 11's

VOLUNTEER PROFILE

A Family Friends Volunteer should normally be a parent or have parenting experience with an understanding of the problems and pleasures of family life.

Volunteers should:

                   have parenting experience

                   have a positive attitude to working with people from different

backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, religions, age groups, gender and those with a physical or mental ability/disability

                   demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others

                   have a non-judgemental attitude

be clear about confidentiality and when a confidence remains so, but be able to decide when disclosure of a confidence is essential to the well being of the child

be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family

                   have good communication skills including an ability to listen

                   understand the need for support

                   have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour

                   have time and enthusiasm for Family Friends

                   be able to work as a member of a team

                   be prepared to keep records as requested by the scheme

                   be prepared to provide:

                   2 references

                   Medical check

                   CRB Check – Enhanced Disclosure