Children Heard and Seen

Volunteering

Volunteer Opportunities:

CHAS is a very small team, and therefore volunteers are a key and valuable asset in the delivery of support services. The role of our volunteers varies, and every single volunteer understands the complexities a family will face when impacted with parental imprisonment. Nearly all volunteers are working directly with children and families. Roles include face to face mentoring, supporting residentials/activity days, online group work, online mentoring, admin and fund raising. Click on the profiles below to find out more about our volunteers:

The aim of targeted support provided by our volunteers: 

– Foster a greater sense of self, sense of purpose and sense of belonging, ensuring that children can believe that they can achieve and aren’t defined by their parent’s offence

– Take a child-focused and strength-based approach that reminds children of positive influences

– Recognise the complexity and breadth of lived experiences, as no two children are the same

– Provide a safe space to discuss the absent parent. This may be a topic that a child feels they are not able to discuss with their family

 

If you are interested in volunteering with Children Heard and Seen, please get in touch at info@childrenheardandseen.co.uk