Do you enjoy meeting new people, supporting others and talking with other people who 'get it'?
This is a great opportunity to join a nationwide community of volunteers at Adoption UK Cymru. We are looking for volunteers to host / co-host community groups for members of the adoption community here in Wales.
Our community groups run across Wales in a variety of formats including online, in-person, hybrid and family meet ups. The groups operate to offer local networking, support, information, guidance and a sense of community for both Adoption UK members and non-members.
The groups are open to prospective adopters/ adopters awaiting a match and adopters with children. Meet ups are often held monthly although the frequency is dependent on the availability of the community group coordinator.
What you will be doing
Plan dates for the community group meetings
Inform the Community officer and manager so the admin and booking link can be created for the group
Attend the group meetings, welcome the attendees, remind everyone at the start of the meeting about safeguarding and confidentiality, chair the meeting and provide a listening ear and potential signposting to the attendees
Ensure Adoption UK’s safeguarding policies and procedures are followed
After the meeting, send an attendance list to staff at Adoption UK
The Skills and Experience you need
Personal experience, and understanding of the issues facing adoptive parents
Caring
Understanding
Good listening and communication skills
Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Ability to respect other people’s differences and choices
Some IT and administration skills
Confidence to work independently and the ability to recognise when to ask for support or raise concerns if required
What’s in it for you
Meet new people and be part of helping adopted young people to thrive
Access to the online family members area and the opportunity to attend relevant training and development opportunities
Use and develop your communication, organisational and people skills
Time commitment: A few hours per month. Meet ups are often held monthly although the frequency is dependent on the availability of the community group coordinator
Expenses reimbursed: Agreed out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Receive an induction, relevant training and the support you need to carry out the role.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and an enhanced disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.