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Volunteer

United Kingdom, Walsall · Job Posted January 06, 2026
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Job Description

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

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