SNAPS
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SNAPS vision is to be an inspirational place connecting families and children with a wide range of challenges and opportunities. We aim to promote health and well-being for all by providing opportunities for people to meet, learn, play, and build relationships. We are an inclusive organisation, involving the whole family, including siblings with no special needs.
In 2004 We identified an unmet demand for hydrotherapy, swimming, and physical activity experiences, all of which can have such a positive impact on both the children with additional needs and their families.. Based in West Yorkshire, we work with families to improve physical and mental wellbeing by providing sport & leisure services, including hydrotherapy and rebound therapy sessions, (making use of a trampoline) and swimming lessons to dramatically improve their lives and future opportunities. We also provide fun activities such as music therapy, dance classes, sing and sign classes, sensory activities, football sessions and free play in a safe environment. We aim to deliver these much-needed services for the whole family whilst also providing parents and carers the opportunity to share information, ideas, and experiences.
During the pandemic, many of the families we work with have suffered disproportionately having already felt isolated and under supported. Sadly, many are now in crisis and need more support urgently. We identified a need for more formal support and therefore launched a new Family Support Project in April 2021 to ensure our families had the help they desperately needed
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This opportunity takes place from 09 Nov 2021
SNAPS is on the lookout for a volunteer football coach to join our fantastic team.
Do you have a passion for coaching football? Enjoying working with children? Want to make a difference working with a charity for children with additional needs? Then this is the role for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join a small team of football coaches who can volunteer 1.5hrs on Sunday mornings in term time, to help set up, deliver and tidy up each football session.
We are looking for someone with an interest in football coaching, experience in coaching is desired but not essential.
You will also have an interest in helping children with additional needs fulfill their potential and helping to give them the access to playing football through your coaching.
- Area of InterestChildren | Young People | Families, Disability
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Personal Attributes - Creativity
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Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
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Personal Attributes - Emotional Intelligence
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Personal Attributes - Time Management
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Transferable Skills - Communication
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Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
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Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
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Transferable Skills - Presentation Skills
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This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
SNAPS is a Leeds based charity supporting children with additional needs and their families. We run sessions every Saturday at...
Key Responsibilities
- To assist the Sites Manager in running the Saturday sessions, ensuring that they run to time and accessible to all
- To welcome new families to the Saturday sessions and ensure they are shown around the building/activities
- To support the creation of group and individual activities in the main hall
- To run activities in the main hall including Boccia, storytelling and arts and crafts and other games
- To support the physiotherapists and swimming instructor in the delivery of Rebound therapy (Penny Field and Broomfield), Hydrotherapy (Penny Field only) and Swimming (Penny Field only)
- To support children with additional needs to help them to reach their objectives
- To creatively work with children with additional needs and their siblings to encourage them to take part in the activities at site
- To record and monitor information in line with data protection
- To facilitate the introduction of families to each other
- Proactively encourage families to join in with activities
- To set up and assist the running of the session ensuring that children are supervised by staff and volunteers, and parents/carers.
- To encourage play and interaction between parents and children and to develop friendship groups between families.
- To behave professionally with colleagues and families
- To set up refreshments and make them available to families.
- To attend training courses relevant to role
- To support additional activities as and when required.
- To adhere to SNAPS operational and employment policies and procedures, with specific reference to the Safeguarding Children, and Health and Safety policies
- Any other duties as required by the Manager
- Area of InterestChildren | Young People | Families, Disability, Education | Teaching | Mentoring, Sports | Coaching
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Personal Attributes - Creativity
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Personal Attributes - Cultural Awareness
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Personal Attributes - Emotional Intelligence
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Personal Attributes - Initiative
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Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
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Transferable Skills - Communication
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Transferable Skills - Decision Making
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Transferable Skills - Following Instructions
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Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
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Transferable Skills - Investigatory Skills
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Transferable Skills - Motivation
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Transferable Skills - Negotiation Skills
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This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
As a Fundraising and Events volunteer, your support will be vital in helping us to deliver our fundraising activities and...
What you’ll be doing
- Volunteering at events organised by SNAPS
- Creating proposals for new events and fundraising campaigns
- Organising your own mini-fundraisers, such as bake sales and collections
- Support with placing collection tins in local businesses
This list is not exhaustive – your volunteering experience will be shaped by your ideas!
What we’re looking for
- Someone who is enthusiastic and creative
- Someone who is friendly and has good interpersonal skills
- Someone with good time management and organisation skills
- Good numerical skills and ability to handle cash confidently
What you’ll get out of volunteering with SNAPS
- Fundraising and events experience at a local charity
- Developing organisation and cash handling skills
- Building confidence and communication skills
- Opportunities to pitch your own ideas!
- Area of InterestCampaigning | Fundraising | Advocacy, Children | Young People | Families, Disability, Retail | Customer Service, Virtual | Volunteering From Home
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Personal Attributes - Creativity
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Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
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Personal Attributes - Cultural Awareness
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Personal Attributes - Emotional Intelligence
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Personal Attributes - Enterprising
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Personal Attributes - Initiative
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Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
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Personal Attributes - Time Management
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Transferable Skills - Communication
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Transferable Skills - Data Collection
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Transferable Skills - Decision Making
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Transferable Skills - Following Instructions
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Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
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Transferable Skills - Investigatory Skills
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Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
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Transferable Skills - Motivation
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Transferable Skills - Negotiation Skills
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Transferable Skills - Networking Skills
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Transferable Skills - Organisation
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Transferable Skills - Presentation Skills
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This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
Are you a highly organised individual looking to make a difference? SNAPS is a local charity supporting children with additional...
Our fundraising team could always use a helping hand with administrative tasks. We are looking for organised individuals who can spare a few hours a week to support with various duties. Tasks could include;
- Co-ordinating fundraising activities
- Processing income
- Supporting with newsletters and other communications
- Creation of posters and materials
- Updating social media
- Researching potential partners/supporters
- Supporting with thank you letters
- And much more!
What skills and experience are we looking for?
You do not need specific skills and experience but the following will be useful:
- Commitment to SNAPS values
- Ability to work within SNAPS’ policies
- Ability to deal in a tactful and professional manner with confidential information and sensitive situations.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and under own initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel and the willingness to learn.
What will you gain?
- You will be helping children living with additional needs and their families
- Learn about SNAPS’ work.
- Opportunity to utilise and develop your administrative skills.
- Travel expenses can be reimbursed in line with SNAPS’ policies
- Area of InterestCampaigning | Fundraising | Advocacy, Children | Young People | Families, Design | Marketing | Media, Disability, Retail | Customer Service, Virtual | Volunteering From Home
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Personal Attributes - Creativity
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Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
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Personal Attributes - Emotional Intelligence
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Personal Attributes - Enterprising
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Personal Attributes - Initiative
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Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
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Personal Attributes - Time Management
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Transferable Skills - Communication
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Transferable Skills - Data Collection
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Transferable Skills - Decision Making
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Transferable Skills - Digital Literacy
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Transferable Skills - Following Instructions
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Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
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Transferable Skills - Investigatory Skills
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Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
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Transferable Skills - Motivation
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Transferable Skills - Negotiation Skills
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Transferable Skills - Organisation
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This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.
As a Corporate Support volunteer, you will work with the Corporate Relationships Manager to bring in new corporate partnerships to...
What you’ll be doing
- Research businesses and general prospects
- Research into networking opportunities in the local area
- Support on cold outreach to prospects
- Support in the planning and organising of corporate events
- Volunteer at SNAPS corporate events
This list is not exhaustive – your volunteering experience will be shaped by your ideas!
What we’re looking for
- Someone who is enthusiastic and creative
- Someone who is friendly and has good interpersonal skills
- Someone with good time management and organisation skills
What you’ll get out of volunteering with SNAPS
- Corporate fundraising and events experience at a local charity
- Developing organisation and research skills
- Building confidence and communication skills
How much time do I need to commit?
This is a flexible role and how much time you can commit is up to you and your personal circumstances. We would ideally like you to be available to help out at our corporate events if possible. As this role will mostly be remote, consistent communication with the Corporate Relationships Manager is a must. You will be supported by the CRM and, as our fundraising volunteer group grows, we will arrange volunteer meet ups.
- Area of InterestBusiness | Leadership, Children | Young People | Families, Design | Marketing | Media, Disability, Events | Arts | Culture, Representation | Research, Virtual | Volunteering From Home
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Personal Attributes - Creativity
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Personal Attributes - Global Outlook
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Personal Attributes - Self-Appraisal and Reflection
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Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
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Personal Attributes - Time Management
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Transferable Skills - Communication
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Transferable Skills - Data Collection
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Transferable Skills - Decision Making
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Transferable Skills - Following Instructions
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Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
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Transferable Skills - Investigatory Skills
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Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
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Transferable Skills - Motivation
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Transferable Skills - Networking Skills
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Transferable Skills - Organisation
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Transferable Skills - Presentation Skills
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