Organisation Name:
City of York Council
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Location of voluntary activity:
Within the City of York area
When are volunteers needed: Initial training will be around 4-6 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Then when running the parent courses it will be 2 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Group Facilitation
Volunteer Management
Role description:
We are looking for parents and carers to become group leaders to deliver EPEC (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities) parenting courses in your local area. As a volunteer group leader you will help families thrive while gaining new skills, building meaningful connections and boosting your own confidence.
Parent Group Leaders complete a training course and then run the parenting groups, assisted by a dedicated supervisor.
As a Parent Group Leader, you will:
• Receive full and comprehensive in person training (over 10 weeks)
• Lead a parenting course to support local parents and families
• Make a real difference in your local community with a group of like-minded parents
• Have the opportunity to attend additional training within the Council
• Receive ongoing supervision and support from your local Family Hub team
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
• Aged 18 years and over.
• Lived parenting experience
• A non-judgmental and respectful attitude to course participants
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to work within guidelines and with written policies and procedures.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
• Receive full and comprehensive in person training (over 10 weeks)
• Make a real difference in your local community with a group of like-minded parents
• Have the opportunity to attend additional training within the Council
• Receive ongoing supervision and support from your local Family Hub team
• Reimbursement of expenses during training and course delivery
• Gain experience to help with career development
How to get involved:
For more information about the role, please contact Anne-Marie Moody
Anne-Marie Moody – Project Officer
Telephone: 07889965168
Email: [email protected]
You can also fill in our application form if you are interested in becoming a parent group leader.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-01-2027