Disco Support Volunteer

3 weeks ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

Job Reference: 61626

Posted: Friday 3rd February 2023

Closing Date**:Wednesday 3rd May 2023**

**Volunteer**

**Stockton**

**Part-Time**

We are looking for Volunteers to help us at a weekly adult appropriate inclusive disco in Stockton held at The Oxbridge Social Club. We would like support with selling tickets on the door, running the tuck shop, selling raffle tickets, supporting with DJing and running of the discos.

The disco has a core group of attendees who help out on the night, on a rota basis, your role will be to support these individuals, who have a support need, in completing the activities, and helping Creative Support staff to make sure the event runs smoothly.

To support you in your role you will be offered training and regular supervisions with an assigned volunteer supervisor.

This volunteer role will offer you the opportunity to gain experience in the adult social care sector. The skills you can gain but are not limited to:

- Communication - you will work alongside a wide range of people who may not use verbal communication or may have limited communication skills.
- Active listening
- Adaptability - the helpers range in their abilities to complete tasks, you will adapt your support to their needs.
- Creativity
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy
- Interpersonal
- Confidence
- Mindfulness
- Problem solving
- Teamwork/collaboration

**Suggested Time Commitment**:Thursday 6:30pm-9pm

**Application Instructions**:
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS


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