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Penrhyn Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT1 2EE
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► Children & Young People
2nd Hook Scout and Guide Youth Band
The Band was formed in 1967 and draws its members from the local scout, guide and brownie groups. The musicians ages range from 8 to 25 and they form the band which caters for a junior and a senior section. The young people are taught brass, percussion and wind instruments and often lead parades plus entertaining the public. Their core values are taken from the Scout and Guide way of life. To help get the most out of their instruments the young band members require 1:1 tutoring. By assisting the bandleader you will be teaching the Junior Band up to Grade 1 or 2. Senior Band members need a higher degree of technical knowledge and already play at the equivalent of Grade 3 or above, however, they would benefit so much more with someone guiding them. This is a great opportunity and a fun way to learn music whilst helping someone with their music skills. If you feel you can commit to this lovely opportunity please Contact Alex
Schools Volunteering
The ‘Back to School’ project is KUSU’s school liaison scheme, providing volunteering opportunities in local primary, secondary and special needs schools.The opportunities range from one-off to long term. Many of the schools need general help in class or with lunchtime or after school clubs. You can also get involved with mentoring schemes, helping GCSE pupils with their coursework or reading partner schemes. If you have a particular area of skill or interest, the teachers would love you to share this with their pupils, by running a workshop of just talking to them. For more information contact Alex
The Big Buddy Scheme
Big Buddy is a mentoring scheme for vulnerable 8-13 year olds who live in the Borough of Kingston. It is one of the preventative services provided by Kingston Children’s Fund. Young people are referred by professionals to Big Buddy for a number of reasons; they may have a difficult home life, problems at school, anger management issues, be shy or withdrawn or sometimes they have mild learning difficulties. Volunteers go through a comprehensive training course before they are matched with a young person, and are provided with one to one monthly support throughout their relationship. Mentors are trained and matched a young person and go on to develop a one to one mentoring relationship; providing them with a positive adult role model, helping them to set and achieve personal goals and make links with their local community. The lengths of relationships vary according to the needs of the young people. Meeting twice a month for around 2 hours, you will be supplied with a budget of £25 a month to spend on positive activities and resources.You will be provided with monthly supervisions, peer support meetings, and telephone/ email support from the Big Buddy Coordinator. We also offer further training to help you deal with specific issues in your mentoring relationship. For more information contact
Yorda Adventures
Yourda Adventures in an organisation which runs activities for young people with disabilities and their families. It organises activities at the weekend, and also runs the after school club at Dysart, a special needs school for children aged 4 - 19 years with severe learning disabilities. The club offers a wide range of activities like cycling, swimming, trampoline, sports, bouncy castle and music and movement. Volunteers are needed to help deliver a range of activities with high quality care in a fun way that is reflective to the needs of the young people accessing the service. Volunteers will be working alongside professional play workers and responsibilities will include helping to set up and prepare the rooms, activities and plans for the sessions, and working as part of a team to support the young people attending the club. For more information contact Alex
Kingston Advocacy Group Appropriate Adult Scheme
Kingston Advocacy Group was formed in 1989 to promote and protect the rights of the individual, providing them with a voice where that person may be unable to speak for themselves. If it is necessary for a young person to go to a police station, it is a legality that an adult is present. Often the young person may not wish to contact a family member to fulfil this role. In this instance an ‘Appropriate Adult’ will provide the necessary adult presence. There may be times you will accompany a vulnerable person with learning difficulties or mental health issues. For more information contact
Alex Please note that since a 12 month continuous commitment is required for this opportunity, no students in their final year can take part
Refugee Action
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) provides free advice and information on a number of issues, including immigration, benefit, housing, education, training, health and other issues. RAK whilst supporting the refugees encourages their independence, enabling them to settle and lead fulfilling independent lives. Opportunities exist at RAK’s day centre on Wednesdays and Fridays. This could include helping to serve lunches, playing with the children, doing arts and crafts, and helping with English, IT and exercise classes. There is always the chance to talk and socialise with the refugee families. Volunteers are also needed to help at the crèche and they also have a befriending and mentoring scheme. There are regular opportunities to get involved in one-off projects with RAK - helping at their clothing collection days throughout the year and with the Christmas party. For more information contact
Tolworth Junior School
Tolworth Junior is a community school for boys and girls aged 7 – 11 years. It is a very welcoming and friendly school that has adapted a hands-on and inclusive approach, using a wide range of methods to improve the quality of the children’s experience at TJS. There are five different roles at Tolworth Junior that volunteers can take part in. Depending on your interests and experience, your can help in a more general setting, or if you prefer, in one-to-one sessions outside the classroom. Each role allows you to use various qualities so that you can work to your strengths, and share your knowledge with the children in fun and exciting ways. The five roles that you can take part in are classroom support, club support, learning mentor, library assistant and lunchtime playleader. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like more information about the roles and getting involved, then contact Alex
Xpression Youth Club
The Xpression Youth Club is for young people aged between 12 and 19 years of age who have learning disabilities and behavioural problems. Volunteers are needed for 2 hours per week on a Tuesday evening, to work with the young people, organise a range of activities and to facilitate the club. The activities are varied including arts and crafts, drama, sport, music and food of the week. Occasionally there will be trips and outings. Interested? Contact Alex
