Disability Support Volunteer

It’s also an opportunity to develop and enjoy new experiences. You’ll connect with your community, meet new people, learn new skills and share what you know.

Minimum Age – 17

Disclosure Checks - Yes

Is driving essential for the role? - No

What we need you to do

Our Disability Support volunteers work as part of a team to engage the children and young people with the activities we offer. They help us to set up, facilitate and pack up activities, clean and tidy, play and chat with the children, get involved and have fun. They can contribute to the planning of activities, and aid the team to make sure everyone is included and the environment is safe, all with the goal of creating an amazing experience for the child.

Typical Session: Arrive at venue, discuss children and read their profiles with the Team Leader. Spend 3 hours at venue with the children doing activities, e.g. jump on a trampoline, make playdough, or read a story with a child. After children get picked up, attend debrief and write observation notes.  

When we run sessions: 

Saturday and Sunday – 08.45-13.00 or 13.00-17.15 

Tuesday and Thursday - 16.15-18.15-or 17.00-19.15 or 18.30-20.45 

Every day in school holidays 

What Skills and experience do you need?

• Understanding of confidentiality and the steps to take to escalate any concerns.
• Calm reaction to unpredictable situations
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Work well in a team

What we can offer:

• An excellent opportunity to build skills and experience in a Social Care environment.
• We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
• Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.

What we ask of you:

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role.
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines.
• To complete an induction and any training relating to the role.