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Volunteering role to support adults with learning disabilities or additional needs in social and leisure activities, helping them to enjoy wellbeing activities with friends.
Job Responsibility:
Be a friendly face for our citizens, chatting and helping them to get involved and have a great time
Support and join in with the facilitation of activity groups and social events
Support people to take part in various activities, including arts and crafts, music, quizzes, gentle sports, trips and community outings
Encourage people to feel part of the group and take part in the activities
Help to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of a session
There is even scope for you to share your skills in delivering something new
Requirements:
A friendly personality to ensure a happy atmosphere
Accepting of people who may be different to you
Happy to chat
Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
Good time management skills, and reliability
An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants
What we offer:
The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers
An induction and settling-in period
Any training and development that is needed
The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
Support within your role
Any out-of-pocket travel expenses
Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
Positive wellbeing from doing something great
Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV