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Radio Lollipop Playmaker

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Each Radio Lollipop Volunteer has a commitment to provide 3 hours per week of interactive play with children using a comprehensive range of fun and interactive activities developed over the years by Radio Lollipop. A broadcast radio studio is part of the armoury of activities in our “toy box” providing a unique child-orientated programme of interactive competitions, music, stories and games. All of our work is in pairs so you are never on your own and full training/support is given. If this sounds like you we are holding a compulsory Information Evening onSunday 10th August at 4.30pm in the Raupō Room. This is in the Kind Foundation Building (new YMCA Building) - Rolleston Ave. We outline our role in greater detail, show you the great work we do and it gives you a chance to find out if this is for you. Once you have attended this evening we send you the application form. This role contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing.

Requirements:
  • Double vaccination as mandated by Radio Lollipop International Must be 18 years+ Personal qualities include: An enthusiastic, positive and outgoing personality An interest in playing with children/siblings whanau in an interactive way An understanding of the benefits that constructive play can provide for a sick child and their siblings The ability to be a dependable team player An appreciation of the need to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity whilst within and without a hospital The ability to meet the requirement to provide 3 hours of voluntary play each week.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Weekly for 3 hours - this can be on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 5.30-8.30 (which includes setting up and packing up).

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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