Activity & Events Volunteer - East London, United Kingdom - Sense

Sense

Verified Company

East London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Would you like to help enrich the lives of young people with complex needs?

Activity & Events volunteering is a great way to develop your skills, grow as a person and make like-minded new friends.

The Role of the Volunteer
An Activities & Events Volunteer is someone who supports group activities and events ran by the London Community Team. You will support a young person with complex needs to develop skills, friendships, and local connections.

You could be helping out an independence skills workshop, supporting a group visit to a London landmark or creative session, or become a volunteer leader and cofacilitate an activity.

You can pick the activities you are interested in, based on your own skills and passions.

The programme is open to all volunteers who are 18 and over. You don't need to have previous experience volunteering or caring for disabled people. We welcome people from all backgrounds and with all interests. An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check will be required for this volunteer role.

How we will Support You

A reference at the end of your commitment
Flexible volunteering hours

Reimbursed Expenses

Full Training and ongoing support, as well as 'upskill' opportunities
Joining a family of wonderful volunteers

*Expenses are pre agreed, we cannot pay towards peoples existing travel cards

Who we are Looking For

We need positive, empathetic volunteers who:

Are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world
Understand the value of giving a person choice, independence and dignity
Are willing to develop or learn new skills
Are reliable, patient, friendly and good at communicating
Respect differences in culture and background.
Have a sense of adventure

This role will predominantly take place in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Islington and Camden.

We'd love for you to consider joining us as a Sense Activities & Events Volunteer

Be more active, make more friends, learn a new skill, make more memories and more, with the bonus of making a difference in the life of somebody with complex needs. You won't regret it Could you make a difference for disabled young people?

Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
Up to £0.01 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

East London,

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

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID:
Day & Travel Buddy