Help parents and carers build strong, lasting relationships with their teenagers.
The Lioness Within Community CIC is developing Parent-Teen Bond Champion volunteer opportunities to support our Parent-Teen Bond Academy, community activities and outreach. Through our Parent-Teen Bond Connection Hubs, parents and carers can book one-to-one support sessions.
As a Champion, you will help welcome families, explain our activities, prepare session materials and assist the session lead with agreed tasks. You may also support community events, share approved information about TLWC and help gather feedback using our agreed processes.
This is a welcoming, engagement and programme support role.
Champions do not independently deliver counselling, one-to-one family support or mediation. Any concerns about a parent, carer or young person must be passed to the designated TLWC lead, following our safeguarding procedures.
The role offers an opportunity to contribute to your community, develop communication and teamwork skills, and help families feel connected and supported.
This opportunity is open to adults aged 18 and over.
What skills do I need?
A warm, respectful and non-judgemental approach to parents, carers and young people. Good listening and communication skills. Reliability and the ability to volunteer as part of a team and follow the session lead's guidance. Respect for confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and the boundaries of the volunteer role. An interest in family relationships, community wellbeing and helping people feel welcome. A willingness to learn and to ask for guidance when needed.
Relevant lived experience, community involvement or experience supporting families would be valuable.
Details
- Accessibility
Both venues offer step-free access and accessible facilities. Please discuss any access or support requirements with us so we can confirm suitable arrangements. - DBS check required
Appointment is subject to a DBS check appropriate to the role. - Driving Licence and Vehicle required
- Equal opportunities policy
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and follow our equal opportunities policy. - Expenses reimbursed
Agreed out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy. - Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
Volunteers receive support from the session lead and guidance on our health and safety procedures. - Suitable for under 18s
This opportunity is currently open to adults aged 18 and over only. - Training provided
The Lioness Within Community CIC is a Be Well organisation, part of a partnership involving NHS mental health trusts, local authorities and community organisations that helps people connect and access support through trusted community spaces. As a Parent-Teen Bond Champion, you will receive induction, ongoing support and access to Be Well training and the Be Well network, with opportunities to train and develop as a Be Well Champion. Essential training for your volunteer role is mandatory. - Volunteer induction
Volunteers receive an induction before starting, covering TLWC, their responsibilities and relevant procedures. - Volunteer policy
Our volunteer policy sets out how we recruit, support and manage volunteers. - Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
A written role description outlines responsibilities, skills and role boundaries.
When can I volunteer?
| Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Volunteers are currently needed on Tuesdays during the morning and afternoon, and on Thursday evenings, to support our Parent-Teen Bond Connection Hubs and related programme activities. Specific session times, venue and frequency will be agreed with each volunteer. Please let us know which of these sessions you can support regularly; you do not need to be available for every session. Time for preparation and a short debrief will be included when agreeing your volunteering hours.
Location
Unity Lounge and Bar
Sporting Club Thamesmead
Bayliss Avenue, Thamesmead
London
SE28 8NJ
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