Summer Scheme Volunteer, Mencap Belfast - Royal Mencap Society

Royal Mencap Society

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Belfast, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Advert:

This volunteer role is to support the staff in the summer schemes to provide a stimulating and caring environment for the children and young people.

To encourage the children to try new experiences and have fun during their summer break.

Having someone to support and encourage them can give children and young people the confidence they need to try new experiences and enjoy a wide range of activities.

Providing an opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities can promote physical and emotional wellbeing, leading to increased confidence and self esteem.

When do I need to be available?
Summer schemes run throughout July/August. Monday to Friday. The ideal commitment from a volunteer is a minimum of 1 week. The role will be required over the summer period

Weeks commencing 15th
July and 22nd
July:

Morning session
8.

45am pm:
-
Afternoon session pm - 4.

15pm**:
-
Full day

45am - 4.15pm**The location of the Belfast Community Scheme will be: Mencap Centre, 5 School Road, Newtownbreda, BT8 6BT

What skills do I need?**- Commitment to the aims and values of Mencap

Reliability and commitment
Ability to relate to other people
Friendly and outgoing
Ability to keep information confidential
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Some knowledge of disability or issues that are relevant to children and young people with a learning disability/learning, behavioural or communication difficulty

What happens next?
Please see the role profile attached for more information.

Benefits:

What can I expect from Mencap?

The role will give you the opportunity to:

Meet new people from a variety of backgrounds.
Develop an understanding of the issues affecting the lives of children and young people with a learning disability/learning, behavioural or communication difficulty.
Be part of a team where everyone contributes to enabling children and young people to enjoy their summer break and improving their health and wellbeing.
Learn new skills and have new experiences which could lead to increased career opportunities.
Take on a new challenge and make a difference to children and young with a learning disability/learning, behavioural or communication difficulty and their families and carers.

About Mencap:

What difference will I make?
1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.

Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

Volunteering with us is
YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.