Volunteering at CLCH

Children's Healthy Weight Support Volunteer

Support the Wandsworth School Nursing Team to deliver weight management programmes for the 0-19 Weight Management Pathway. You will support the recruitment and promotion of the programme, as well as supporting the delivery of nutrition & physical activity sessions to children, alongside a Nutritionist Lead. 

We are seeking an applicant coming to the end of their studies in nutrition or recently graduated from an AFN accredited course. 

Locations

• Various children's centres across across the Borough of Wandsworth

Availability: 4 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday PMs

Make a Difference for Children's Healthy Weight

• You will help the team deliver the face-to-face healthy lifestyle programme “FamilyStart Minis”, for children aged 2-5 years.
• You will work alongside the lead nutritionist and during sessions primarily support doing crafts, play and physical activities with the children.
• You will support with outreach & recruitment to the programme via telephone and text; and raising awareness of the programme locally.  
• You will support families to fill out all relevant information prior, during & after programmes have been completed.
• You will help assist the team in weighing & measuring children where appropriate.

Gain Valuable Skills

• Support the delivery of healthy lifestyle programmes

• Develop stakeholder engagement skills

• Gain experience working in a healthcare setting

• Contribute to a project with real-world impact

• Learn about the importance of nutrition in overall health

Desirable Qualities:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable with IT and administrative tasks

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Passion for helping others and improving community health.

• Enhanced DBS required

• Minimum 6 month commitment