Training and Volunteering
Training Opportunities
The Play Section offer a variety of Play related training programmes and work shops. These are open to voluntary and community groups as well as other professionals and statutory groups and organisations.
A popular workshop is our Parachute workshop. This last around two hours and includes:
- A pack of games
- Safety information
- Certificate in the Use of a Parachute
The Play Parachute is a fantastic piece of play equipment and can be used by all children and is fully inclusive and encourages children to play and co-operate with each other.
For more information please contact Diane Winnard on 01942 487634 or email d.winnard@wlct.org
Calling All Volunteers!
The Play Section are always looking to recruit volunteers who wish to gain experience of working with children and young people aged between the ages of 0 - 13 years. We are looking for keen and enthusiastic people who will be involved in planning and running play sessions along side a team of qualified and experienced Playworkers.
What can we offer a volunteer?
- Experience of working with children
- An opportunity to work as part of a team with experienced Playworkers
- Training opportunities
- A variety of Play experiences both indoors and outdoors
- "Out of pocket" expenses
- Gain new skills - for example planning an activity, art & craft ideas, games and teamwork
- You will have a named keyworker who will support you while you are with us.
What are we looking for?
- Keen and enthusiastic people who want practical experiences of working with children
- Reliability, honesty, punctuality and responsibility
- A willingness to get involved and be part of a team
- A sense of fun and an appreciation of children’s needs and their rights.
All volunteers will be expected to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form before they start.
If you would like more information or would like to become a volunteer please contact Diane Winnard on 01942 487634 or email d.winnard@wlct.org