Walsall Older Peoples Group Helper

2 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Midland Mencap Full time

**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?**:
Older people often experience isolation or loneliness, and this is increased if the person has a learning disability. Our Walsall Daffodil Club is a social group for older adults with learning disabilities where we provide fun activities and a lunch for the citizens who attend.

**What would I be doing?**:

- Supporting our team of staff and volunteers to deliver various fun activities such as music, art and craft and bingo.
- Helping people to take part in the activities
- General support in the kitchen - setting tables, clearing away, serving food and drinks, tidying up, washing up

**What do I need?**:

- Patient, with good communication skills
- Basic kitchen skills and the ability to learn
- Being approachable and friendly, building a rapport with citizens
- Accepting of others who might be different to you and the ability to work as part of a diverse team
- A willingness to learn and work 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?

The group runs every other week on a Wednesday from 10.00 - 13.00 at St Martin’s Church, Daffodil Rd, Walsall WS5 3DQ. We ask that our volunteers are available at least once a month.

**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 fabulous contribution
- Feeling great from doing something amazing.

**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.



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