Sunflower Garden works with children who are affected by drug and or alcohol use within their family. Being a volunteer with us will enable you to use your skills in a supportive environment. Our Taxi Buddy volunteers escort children to the Sunflower Garden base at our Queen Street counselling service, or to another specified location, and then escort children to a specified location at the end of the group or individual session. Volunteers are required to ensure the child safety to and from their appointment whilst building a positive and encouraging relationship with the young person. Volunteers are also required to ensure that the child is returned to a responsible adult at the end of the day.
About CrossReach Sunflower Garden
Sunflower Garden works with children aged 5-18 who have been affected by drug and or alcohol use within their family. We provide a range of therapeutic supports including counselling, art & play therapy, group work and therapeutic support in schools.
Experience Required
Some previous experience of working with children and young people. Ability to work with children and young people affected by family drug and alcohol use, and who may have challenging behaviours is desirable. Other qualities – reliable, committed, patient, good communication skills.
Training Details
Applicants will be interviewed, and those successful will be required to complete mandatory Induction training and PVG process.
Flexibility & Commitment
Flexible
Sunflower Garden operates Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Taxi buddying can take place at varying times during our opening hours. We are looking for volunteers who can give 3-4 hours per week to fit in with the sessions and who are willing to commit for a minimum of 6-9 months after induction due to the nature of the work and previous experiences that our clients have had.
Location/Travel Details
You must meet the child that you are escorting at their pickup location which could be their school or home. You will escort them to Simpson House on Queen Street and back again in a taxi provided by CrossReach.
Expenses
No expenses.
Accessibility Details
- Happy to have a conversation about volunteer’s needs