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We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join us every Tuesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, supporting our lively daytime activity sessions for people with a learning disability at Mencap.
No two Tuesdays are the same, you might find yourself getting stuck into gardening, exploring arts and crafts, helping with cooking, and much more. As a volunteer, you'll play an important role in setting up activities, chatting with attendees, encouraging participation, and helping to create a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels included.
You don't need any prior experience in the activities we run just a positive attitude, a willingness to get involved and an open mind.
If you enjoy meeting new people, trying new things, and making a genuine difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
The Skills you will need:
As a weekly activity support volunteer, you will need to provide us with two references and a DBS. By volunteering with us you will be helping local people with a learning disability have fun, learn new skills through activities, and you will be making a huge difference!
Benefits
Whats in it for you:
Full volunteer induction and training
Agree out of pocket expenses to be paid (eg. travel)
Meet new people and be part of a team
Learn new skills
Feel supported, appreciated and valued
About Mencap
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
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.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: [email protected]
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