Volunteer Disco Helpers

**Who are Midland Mencap?**:
Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to help us achieve our vision.

**Purpose of the role?**:
To help create a happy atmosphere at our Monthly disco for people with a learning disability based in the Walsall area.

**What would I be doing?**:
At our disco we really want everyone to feel welcome, included and to have a great time.

We need you to be a friendly face for our citizens, chatting and helping them to get involved and have a great time.

**What skills do I need?**:

- A lively and 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, reliability
- An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

**When and where do you need me?**:
One Thursday evening per month 7.15pm - 8.45pm

**What’s in it for me?**:
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

- 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

**What to do if you’re interested?**:
For more information or an informal chat, call 0121 442 2944 and speak to someone about how volunteering could work for you.