Social Activities Volunteer Role

2 weeks ago


Coventry, 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 do something really positive, to have a great time, and help us achieve our vision.

**Purpose of the role?**:
People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe.

Our adult citizens want to enjoy social and Leisure activities with their friends, and by giving just a little time each month, you can help them do that.

**What would I be doing?**:
You will help us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:
Going to a local café or browsing the shops

Going to the pub, restaurant, or cinema

Activities such as ten-pin bowling or attending a local event

**What skills do I need?**:
To be a volunteer you need to be
- Friendly
- Calm and patient
- A good listener
- Accepting of people who may be different to you
- Happy to chat
- Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
- An enhanced DBS check and references will be required

**When and where do you need me?**:

- Once or twice a month in the Coventry area
- Days and times to be arranged with the group (may include evenings and weekends)

**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
- 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
- Agreed out-of-pocket 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.


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