Activity Support Volunteer - Mencap

Want to help local people with a learning disability make friends and take part in fun activities? Give a few hours each week and help us run our activity sessions!

About the Organisation

Mencap work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, directly supporting thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

What you will be doing

The role would involve supporting us with our activities at our centre on London Road in North Cheam. We have gardening sessions, arts and crafts, bowling, cooking, gym, swimming, technology skills sessions and lots more!

What's 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
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!

What skills will you need?

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Able to take instructions
  • Reliable and patient
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Accepting of others who might be different to yourself

DBS check required

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time commitment:

Our service runs from Monday-Friday and we would need people to support with our daily activity sessions on any day from 9am to 3pm. We especially need support on Mondays and Fridays if possible! The role is flexible, if you can only give us a few hours a week on certain weekdays we would really appreciate it.

Location:

Most activities will start at our centre on London Road in North Cheam, but we do also go out into the community for various activities. 671 London Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9DL
 

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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