Volunteering for Tiggers
| Volunteer Update - May 08 | ||
| Volunteer Training Courses - dates and courses available |
Volunteers Wanted
We always have vacancies for volunteers and their contribution is valued and a great part of what makes Tiggers tick. As well as helping Tiggers volunteering is a valuable way of gaining experience in a wide spectrum of activities. Each volunteer is allocated a role and is given training tailored to the role. Regular volunteer meetings and social events are held.
Qualified? Trained? You can be.
See our qualifications -
Induction Training
There will be induction training for volunteers see the poster below.
Please call 07812523168 or mail debrab@blackpooltiggers.co.uk to confirm
your place.
If you have not yet had induction training and you can't make the above times, please send Debra details of days and times that would be suitable and a further session may be arranged if there is sufficient numbers.
The training will be:- Background to why Tiggers started Information on why Trampolining 'works' What you can expect as a volunteer What we expect from you (the 'deal'!) Forward look for what we'd like to achieve and how we'd like you to help Q & A answer session on concerns, ideas etc.,
The training is being delivered by Debra Bookbinder, founder and will not be repeated until at least January, so please do try to attend one of the sessions provided. Passing from probationary to full volunteer status may be affected if no training opportunities are taken.
Specific urgent volunteer vacancies are listed below. However if you want to be involved in any way please give us a call on the Tigger Hotline.
Our volunteers speak of how rewarding it is and coupled with our training programme will give you useful life and job skills.
Thanks to our volunteers - Click here to read it in full
This is what one volunteer said after 12 months with Tiggers
Volunteering for Blackpool Tiggers and Preston Tiggers was a great experience, hard work, fun and rewarding. It also helped with medical school applications as it was a little different from working in a nursing home like the other 400 people you are competing against. It also gave me a much bigger insight into the patient based aspect of my course. Having seen the daily struggles experienced by many of the children and families at Tiggers, I found I had a great advantage over my fellow students in understanding what people wanted from their doctors. It also helped me develop many of the communication skills needed for my future career, wether this be serving on a committee or communicating with the children. I found many patients, especially old men, have to be treated in much the same way as the children! However, most importantly I had a great time and cant wait to help out again in summer.
Volunteer Vacancies
We urgently Play and Social helpers. If you have an interest and skills for this role please contact us.
| GRANT CO-ORDINATOR (ROLE D) | ||
| Play and Social Activity Helper (role A) | ||
| Sports Activity Helper for children on the autistic spectrum (role B) | ||
| Administration Support (Role F) |
Volunteers are requested to complete the Volunteer Registration form.
By volunteering in this way you'll be playing a valuable role as a Tiggers Team Member.
Please contact us for a friendly chat.