Activities Companion

Go Vol Herts; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local volunteering organization is looking for Activities Companions to support a social club for adults with learning disabilities. Volunteers will encourage participation in activities, provide support at their own pace, and help with refreshments. Role requires reliability and sociability. Training is provided, and refreshments are available during the sessions.

Benefits

Refreshments provided

Free parking on-site

Training available

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Comfortable in chatting with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Join in and encourage participation in group activities.
• Support members to engage at their own pace and celebrate their achievements.
• Be a friendly face welcoming club members at the start of each session.
• Ensure club members leave the venue safely at the end of the session.
• Help activity leaders set up and tidy away materials and equipment.
• Help prepare refreshments for members and other volunteers.

Job description

Summary

Volunteer at our fun, friendly social club on Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm.

Detailed description

Harpenden Mencap hosts a weekly social club for local adults with learning disabilities to build confidence, learn new skills and make friends. It offers a variety of fun and interesting activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music and exercise.

Key responsibilities

• Join in and encourage participation in group activities
• Support members to engage at their own pace and celebrate their achievements
• Be a friendly face welcoming club members at the start of each session
• Ensure club members leave the venue safely at the end of the session
• Help activity leaders set up and tidy away materials and equipment
• Help prepare refreshments for members and other volunteers
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Comfortable in chatting with a variety of people

Additional information

Refreshments provided, free parking on-site, training available where needed.

We are recruiting multiple Activities Companions to help support our current team of dedicated volunteers. If you're interested in the role, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Getting there

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