Wellbeing Activities Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Stafford, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
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**Are you relaxed, calm and patient?**

**Would you like to make a difference to someone with learning disabilities?**

**Could you be a buddy and join someone out and about in the community?**

**Come and join us as a wellbeing volunteer**

We are busy team delivering the Supported Internships programme. The programme is based around employment and leisure for young adults with learning disabilities between age 16 and 25. We help people to develop skills for work in a employment setting and build their confidence.

As a volunteer you will be a buddy and help people to enjoy and benefit from a range of interests and things they like to do. This will build their confidence and encourage independence too.

By supporting people to get out and about in the their local area you will be helping to promote social skills and reducing social isolation.

You might:

- Go to a local café
- Browse the shops
- Go for a walk
- Go to the cinema
- Encourage a hobby
- Do sports interests

This role is a great way to make a difference to someone’s life, boost their wellbeing and help prepare them for the working world.

Days and times will be arranged between you, the programme coordinator and the people on the programme.

**A DBS check and two satisfactory references will be required for this role.**

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**Volunteer Application Form**

**Benefits**:
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**What can you expect from us?**
- Training and induction
- To feel fully supported in your role
- Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel) *
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills

**About Mencap**:
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**We are looking for volunteers who are**
- Over 18 years
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and patient
- Interested in others
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
- Good communication and listening skills



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