Tea & Toys Parent Volunteer Information
Purpose of role
To enable parents/carers and their children to enjoy play and fellowship together. To introduce them to church events and activities.
Main duties
To set up the hall and annexe for the session, putting out toys and tables and chairs.
To set up refreshments in the kitchen and help to provide refreshments, when required.
To welcome the children, and their parents/carers.
To complete register when required and to be aware of any allergies.
To assist with craft sessions when required.
To assist with singing when required.
To pray regularly for the children and their parents/carers.
To attend team meetings for encouragement and planning.
To clear away all toys and equipment at the end of the session hoover as necessary.
Wash, dry and put away all kitchen equipment used.
Be familiar with the risk assessment and any other health and safety information.
For those working in the kitchen, it will be expected that they will be familiar with the health and safety guidelines.
To be a role model of what it means to live a Christian life.
Be committed to Christ Church, its core values, and long-term goals, attending services regularly.
Special skills/requirements
To be able to make people who attend feel comfortable and respected through chatting to them.
Time required
Approximately 3 hours including set up, session time and clearing away.
Length of commitment
To develop a loving and caring relationship with the children and parent/carers, they will benefit most from those who are willing to commit for more than one term. So, a preference would be for at least a one year commitment.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The church is not just a place of worship and where ministry programmes happen, but also a place of safety and trust. Parents will want to know that not only are their children being cared for spiritually, but also that they are in a safe environment.
The church takes the safety of everyone within the church very seriously and expects that everyone will work within the church safeguarding policy. In particular, the church expects anyone who becomes aware of a safeguarding risk or of actual abuse, to immediately raise this with the safeguarding officer.
Next Steps…
Get in touch with Jamie to let him know that you are would be interested in joining the team. He will then get back to you and arrange a time to have a quick chat about the role and to answer any questions you might have.
Jamie’s email - jamie@christchurchsouthborough.com
Jamie’s mobile - 07389716433