Coventry Social Activities Volunteer

Midland Mencap; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Coventry is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support adults with learning disabilities in community activities. Volunteers will help with various engaging activities while gaining valuable experience and making a positive impact on lives. This role offers skill development and opportunities to meet new people in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and development

Networking opportunities

Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

Recognition and appreciation

Qualifications

• Interest in helping people, being approachable and friendly.
• Calm and patient with good listening skills.
• Ability to engage with people who may be different.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of people in various activities.
• Encourage participation in music, dance, and social groups.
• Help set up and tidy equipment after sessions.

Skills

Interest in helping people

Approachable and friendly

Calm and patient

Good listener

Time management skills

Willing to learn

Job description

Overview

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to do something really positive, to have a great time, and help us achieve our vision.

Purpose of the role

People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe.

Our organised activity groups give people with additional needs the chance to make friends, enjoy social time together and try out a variety of activities.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are interested in getting involved with our upcoming activities and services for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs in Coventry.

What would I be doing?

You will be helping us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:

• Going out into the community to access wellbeing opportunities
• Encouraging participation of Music/Dance/Drama/Art/Cooking/Social groups/Sport etc
• You might want to share your skills and interests to help facilitate or even lead activities!
• Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of a session
• Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment

What skills do I need?

• An interest in helping people, being approachable and friendly
• Calm and patient
• A good listener and happy to chat and engage with people
• Accepting of people who may be different to you
• Good time management skills, reliability
• Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
• An enhanced DBS check and references will be required

When and where do you need me?

Coventry Central Hall, Warwick Lane, Coventry, CV1 2HA

What’s in it for me?

As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Agreed out-of-pocket expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV

For more information or an informal chat, call 0121 442 2944 and speak to someone about how volunteering could work for you.

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