Volunteer Trainer - Newport, United Kingdom - Royal Mencap Society

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Volunteer Co-Trainer - Wales Learning Disability Helpline
~ Volunteer Co-Trainer - Wales Learning Disability Helpline

Are you friendly and like to chatting to people?
Are you interested in chatting to people about learning disabilities ?
Would you like to share your experiences in having a learning disability?

We are looking for volunteers with a learning disability, or parents of someone with a learning disability, to join the t he Wales Learning Disability Helpline team.

Volunteers will help at adhoc events and learning disability awareness sessions.

This could be supporting the trainer with welcoming people, helping with discussions and then when you feel confident enough introducing and leading on some activities too.

In this role you will help change people's attitudes towards learning disability. Mencap wants to speak alongside people with a learning disability, rather than for them.
Ideally you will be able to travel independently, but this can be discussed when you apply. Agreed travel expenses will be paid.

Click on the link here to complete our short application form - Application Form If you need any help or support to complete the form please do get in touch - .

What can I expect from Mencap?
Relevant training to use training equipment
Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
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.

The Wales Learning Disability Helpline is available to everyone in Wales, whether you are a person with a learning a learning disability, a family member or a friend.

They can give you the information you need to understand the rights of people with a learning disability and to support them to access services or challenge decisions.

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