Children’s safeguarding and family support

Within Children’s Safeguarding and Family support, we have 4 keys volunteer roles in which you can choose to get involved with:

• Child and Family Ambassador
• Activity Volunteer – Care leavers
• Child and Young People Mentor
• Family Group Conference Advocate

Each role is different and supports young people and or Families across Telford and Wrekin.

Depending on our availability and interest, we can match a role to suit you.

Child and Family Ambassadors

Volunteers support families as part of our stepdown plan for families who have been supported by our Strengthening Families team. Volunteers are usually required during the day, but some actives do take part in the evening or weekend.

Activity Volunteer – Care Leavers

This role will be to support the Participation Officer in the delivery of the leaving care team participation activities and events. Responsibilities would include assisting the Participation Officer to manage group dynamics, engage with the young people and participate in a range of participation workshops and activities.

Child and Young People Mentor

Mentors provide support to our Care Leavers aged 18-25. Providing support for practical life skills, making forwards plans for their future training, education or employment. Help young people discover a sense of identity and efficacy in their own life. Encouraging young people to engage in new opportunities and activities. Be a safe adult who is independent of a care leaver’s family and the “care system”. Be a positive, active and fun role model for your mentee.

Family Group Conference Advocate

This will involves supporting a vulnerable child or adult at a Family Group Conference. You will be in the room to support the individual or conference if required. This role is not a regular commitment, however when you are supporting a family you are likely to spend 2 to 4 hours with them at time, per week for a few weeks.

Last updated: 05/11/2024 16:59