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Sense Volunteer Buddy

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East London, United Kingdom Sense Full time

**Are you looking for a New Year’s resolution that really means something? Would you like to help enrich the life of a young person with complex needs?**

By becoming a Buddy, you’ll help a young person build confidence and form new friendships. You’ll also gain a new friend and have the opportunity to learn valuable skills along the way. **Plus, it’s so much fun**

Over half of disabled young people in the UK feel lonely, but at Sense we believe that no one should be left out of life Our Buddies are so vital to the people we support, and we really couldn’t do what we do without them

We’re looking for kind and enthusiastic volunteers who can support young people in East London. Our amazing buddying team will talk with you about what you like to do and match you with someone with similar interests, and you can choose how you’d like to spend your time together - whether that’s art exhibitions, gigs or laser quest.

**Here’s what Milton had to say about his experience as a Buddy**: _“I’ve learnt a lot through Buddying - from caring for my Buddy, to solving problems quickly. Volunteering with Sense is one of the best decisions made in my life, and I’ve met other great volunteers with the same passion”_

We typically ask for three to four hours per week for at least six months. Our roles are flexible, so we’ll work with you to set up a schedule that works for you.

**We’re looking for volunteers who**:

- Live in, or can regularly travel to, Hackney, Redbridge, Newham or Tower Hamlets.
- Can commit to volunteering with Sense for at least six months.
- Understand the importance of giving people choice and dignity.
- Are reliable, patient, friendly and good at communicating.
- Respect differences in culture and background.
- Have a sense of adventure

**What you can expect from us**
- Full training, including opportunities for further training.
- Reimbursed expenses, so you’re never out of pocket.
- The chance to make new friends for life.
- A reference at the end of your time with us.
- Loads of fun

**This New year you could vow to be more active, make more friends, learn a new skill, make more memories, or you can do all of these at once, with the bonus of making a difference in the life of somebody with complex needs. You won't regret it**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: Up to £0.01 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London East, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: London Buddying