**Building Blocks Play group** Building Blocks is a supported playgroup for young or first time parents (15-25 years) to connect, make new friends, have fun and learn about parenting in a relaxed place.

Building Blocks gives you:

• A weekly social and support group run by qualified workers
• Fun excursions for you and your children
• The opportunity for personal and family counselling if needed
• Parenting information sessions

Delivered in partnership with The Smith Family.

Volunteer needed to assist in the delivery of the Building blocks play group. Location is Kings Park

Times required: Weekly on Tuesdays from 9.30 to 1.30 – Group runs from 10.30 to 12.30 but need time to set up and clean/pack up (note BB playgroup doesn’t run during school holidays)

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to)

• Morning tea prep (Cut up fruit and put on to platters, bread and dip, plates, cups etc)
• Room set up and pack up (eg move tables and chairs, set out and pack up art supplies and toys)
• Help parents and children with activities
• Facilitator will check in with volunteer and see if any debriefing is needed after each session.
• Some understanding on child development would be helpful
• Needing someone able to physically lift and move furniture, get up and down to support childrens needs etc. (facilitator notes that it can be quite a physical job)
• Needing someone to be non judgemental and understanding of pressures on young parents etc.