What do you need to become a volunteer?

Be a Newham resident
Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
Be able to complete with Early Start a cleared Disclosure & Barring Service – online Criminal Records Check (free to Newham volunteers) Or Already have a cleared Disclosure & Barring Service – online Criminal Records check which is registered on the update service. You can find out more information from gov.uk
Complete the Childcare Disqualification Declaration. You can find out more information from gov.uk
One professional reference
Attend an informal one to one interview/meeting prior to training
Commit to attending a minimum of three training sessions
Be enthusiastic and passionate about early education, building community resilience and an ability to create a fun atmosphere for parents, carers and children (aged pre birth to five)