Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity supports under-fives with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders. We offer intensive early intervention services to children, providing physiotherapy, conductive education, swimming sessions, music therapy, speech and language therapy and home-play sessions - all free of charge.
The charity receive no statutory funding and are reliant on the goodwill of the community to continue to provide our life-changing services to families in need.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
As a Session Support Volunteer, you'll be able to make a huge difference to children's lives. You will play a crucial role in helping children learn new skills as you support our session leads in a range of services.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting session leads.
- Supporting families.
- Helping children further their skills and abilities.
Our sessions run at our centre in Chailey, BN8 4EF, from Monday - Friday.
Volunteers would be asked to support in the same session each week, allowing them to develop connections with the families they are supporting.
What induction, training and support is offered?
Volunteers are provided with a full induction on their first day of volunteering.
Ongoing training is provided throughout your volunteering role with us.
What skills or qualities are needed?
Communication.
Organisation.
Commitment to our mission.
Date added
7th January 2026
Organisation
Location
Rennie Building
Chailey Heritage Foundation
Haywards Heath Road
Chailey
Deadline for applications
11 Jan 2027
Categories
Children/families Disabled people
Activities
Caring/play Volunteering as part of a team
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
No
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Molly Devine
Phone number
01444 473274
Email address
molly.devine@dvlcc.org.uk
