Exercise Buddy Volunteer

Job Reference: VOL0002

Posted: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 18th December 2025

Voluntary Basis

Swinton, Greater Manchester

Part-Time

We are looking for an exercise buddy volunteer to engage with exercise with a person we support in Swinton. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services.

We are looking for an outgoing and positive person who is empathetic and patient. You must be punctual, reliable and able to commit to regular exercise sessions. If you are a keen runner and cyclist with a few hours to spare each week, we would love to hear from you

The person you will be supporting is particularly interested in running and cycling so you must be confident and proficient in both of these activities. You would accompany the person we support on runs and bike rides in the local area. You must be confident planning routes and knowledge of Swinton and the surrounding area would be a bonus.

This role is based at a supported living service which supports people with learning disabilities. We currently have 3 tenants living at the service which us located in Swinton with good train and bus links.

Hours: Any day, timings are flexible

Volunteer Duties:

• Meet on a regular basis, once or twice per week
• Plan running and/or cycling routes with the person we support
• Engage in exercise activities with the person we support
• Return the person we support safely home and update staff
• Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
• Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
• Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided

Application Instructions:

To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form.

You can also download a copy of our application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support of have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on or email

Application Instructions:

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form.

You can also download a copy of our application form. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS