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Can anyone help me get childcare experience?

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somethingwitty3432 · 06/12/2016 11:07

Hi everyone,

I'm currently going through the adoption process & looking to gain voluntary experience with children aged 0-5. I have plenty of non-professional childcare experience in this age group with nieces & nephews etc so perfectly confident looking after kids but this isn't counted in my application. If anyone has any suggestions/is looking for help with kids I'm based in Bedfordshire but happy to drive wherever, I'm DBS checked, trained in Emergency First Aid for children as well as Safeguarding. I'm also a trained youth worker & work with children's (aged 11-21) charity's. I've asked local nurseries & volunteering centres but not getting anywhere fast.

Thanks!

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custardismyhamster · 08/01/2017 16:53

Rainbows/Brownies/Guides would most likely bite your hand off especially if you could commit to a chunk of time (a term, perhaps) then they could plan activities around having an extra pair of hands

wizzywig · 30/12/2016 00:02

Aah poo my youngest is 6

MissJSays · 29/12/2016 14:54

Contact local private day nurseries and explain your situation. A lot don't take volunteers, but if you say you're just looking for a couple of hours and explain about the adoption process I can't see many nursery managers turning you down

DellaPorter · 29/12/2016 09:58

Sorry, didn't read that properly ... 0-5 ... Try contacting local twins club and see if you can help
Out there/if any families need a hand

DellaPorter · 29/12/2016 09:56

Offer to help
Out with Cubs?

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somethingwitty3432 · 06/12/2016 11:37

I hadn't thought of either of those but I will do - thanks both! :-)

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Rumtopf · 06/12/2016 11:18

Have you spoken to your local sure start? The library might also run a baby group for you to volunteer at, or have a ring round your local childminders and see if they would be happy for you to come in for a few hours.

NannyR · 06/12/2016 11:15

I don't know if you are religious, but a lot of churches are desperately looking for Sunday school and creche volunteers.

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