You'll help supervise outdoor play sessions for children after school. SpelenMaar doesn't offer ready-made activities. SpelenMaar provides play materials and encourages children to explore them ...
Enthusiastic volunteer for after-school outdoor play sessions
Contact person
Ilse van der Put
Ask Ilse a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or 0629005996.
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Summary
Help with after-school outdoor play sessions in Rhenen and Elst. Based in Wageningen. Supervised free play (ages 6–12) with loose materials, together with a Play Expert.
Detailed description
SpelenMaar – Loose Parts Play / PlayWork is looking for enthusiastic volunteers (with volunteer compensation) who want to help with fun after-school outdoor play sessions in Rhenen and/or Elst (Utrecht) .
What will you be doing? You'll help supervise outdoor play sessions for children after school. SpelenMaar doesn't offer ready-made activities. SpelenMaar provides play materials and encourages children to explore them themselves. Initiative, discovery, building, getting dirty, and, above all, having fun are the focus!
Each play session lasts 1.5 hours and is designed for children aged 6 to 12. The play sessions are supervised by an experienced Play Worker (play expert) from SpelenMaar and one volunteer.
Before starting the course, you will receive a clear explanation of the entire program and you will follow a short, two-hour introductory PlayWork training.
Period:
Introductory PlayWork training; planning in consultation.
- Elst: every Thursday from February 26 to April 23 (except 2
April, then there is no activity)
- Rhenen: every Friday from February 27 to April 24 (except 3
April, then there is no activity)
Times:
- Elst: 13.45 – 17.00 (this includes travel time from Wageningen and
(assembly and disassembly)
- Rhenen: 11.45 am – 4.00 pm (including travel time from Wageningen)
and assembly and disassembly)
SpelenMaar arranges the transportation.
Who are we looking for?
- You are a fan of playing outside
- You have experience with children and really enjoy working with them
- You like to learn new things
- You don't mind getting dirty
- You like carrying and building with sometimes quite heavy items
- You may not speak Dutch very well (yet) — that's no problem
- It is important that you understand Dutch
- You are preferably available every week , but at least every other week
- Practical
- A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required (we can assist with the application)
- You will receive a volunteer allowance
What do you get in return? You'll work in an inspiring and playful environment where fun, exercise, and the outdoors are central. You'll gain new experiences and knowledge through playwork and loose parts play, see children enjoying themselves, and be part of a dedicated and friendly team of two play experts and several volunteers, where teamwork and enthusiasm are paramount.
Does this sound like something for you? We'd love to meet you!
Call/app Ilse 0629005996, [email protected] , www.spelenmaar.nu
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About SpelenMaar
You'll help supervise outdoor play sessions for children after school. SpelenMaar doesn't offer ready-made activities. SpelenMaar provides play materials and encourages children to explore them themselves. Initiative, discovery, building, getting dirty, and, above all, having fun are the focus!
Each play session lasts 1.5 hours and is designed for children aged 6 to 12. The sessions are supervised by an experienced Play Worker (play expert) from SpelenMaar.