Classroom Volunteers - London, United Kingdom - Mencap

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***- We are looking for volunteers to support our Supported Internship Programme in Finchley, Barnet. The sessions are delivered on Monday - Thursday from 9:30am to 4pm. You can volunteer from 4 up to 18 hours over those days - whatever works for you and the team, but we ideally would like you to be able to volunteer once a week.
We are especially looking for volunteers on Thursdays, as we need extra support on that day

  • We deliver classroom and community based sessions to young people, aged between 16 and 25, to prepare them for work, and support them to improve their numeracy and literacy skills. Along with Mencap staff and other volunteers, you will be supporting people on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
  • You will support them with the session activities, helping to keep them motivated and engaged. You will support the tutor and other learning support assistants to ensure each learner is achieving and learning within the classroom. Classroom volunteers also have the opportunity to support out students on trips, including museums, shopping centres and out in their community.
When do I need to be available?

Classroom sessions run Monday -Thursday 9:30am-4pm at 23 Hendon Lane, Finchley Central. N3 1RT

Depending on the support needed and your availability we would agree a relevant timetable between those hours.

Any support is beneficial, whether you can volunteer for one or all of the days
We are especially looking for volunteers on Thursdays.



As a Mencap Classroom Volunteer you will be:

  • 18 or over
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Reliable and patient
  • Able to use initiative
  • Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
  • Have good communication and listening skills
  • Willing and able to provide references and complete a DBS check

Benefits:

***What can I expect from Mencap?

  • Training and induction
  • To feel fully supported in your role
  • Agreed outofpocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
  • Meet new people
  • Learn new skills
  • Feel appreciated and valued
  • Be a part of a team

About Mencap:

***What difference will I make?


1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.


We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.


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.
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