Activity Support Volunteer for Open Minds
OFFERED BY:
Open Minds NottinghamLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity is based at different locations depending on the group's activities How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Open Minds is currently looking for new volunteers to join our team and assist us with the running of our clubs and services. We work locally across Nottingham to provide activities and social opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities. Our aim is to reduce social isolation and loneliness through our services by creating a welcoming space to make friends.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We welcome anyone to apply to be a volunteer with our organisation. What we look for in volunteers is an enthusiastic attitude towards helping other people. Prior experience working with learning disabilities is ideal but not essential to this role.
Open minds is an equal opportunity organisation. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, marital/ relationship status or medical conditions.
Our main sessions are held on Saturdays, we are looking for volunteers who would have some availability to do a Saturday, ideally one Saturday per month/ every 2 months. Open Minds runs two Saturday sessions per month. Our ‘out and about’ sessions in the community occur mid-month on a Saturday afternoon. These sessions are normally held in Nottingham City Centre or a site that is in close proximity to the centre e.g. Victoria Embankment or Wollaton Park. Our craft sessions are at the end of the month also on a Saturday afternoon. The craft sessions are based at Arkwright Meadows in NG2.
Our volunteers must complete a DBS check to work with us, Open Minds will cover the cost pending a successful interview.
In person interviews at a location within Nottingham City Centre. Dates and times will be arranged on an individual basis with each candidate
Open minds is an equal opportunity organisation. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, marital/ relationship status or medical conditions.
Our main sessions are held on Saturdays, we are looking for volunteers who would have some availability to do a Saturday, ideally one Saturday per month/ every 2 months. Open Minds runs two Saturday sessions per month. Our ‘out and about’ sessions in the community occur mid-month on a Saturday afternoon. These sessions are normally held in Nottingham City Centre or a site that is in close proximity to the centre e.g. Victoria Embankment or Wollaton Park. Our craft sessions are at the end of the month also on a Saturday afternoon. The craft sessions are based at Arkwright Meadows in NG2.
Our volunteers must complete a DBS check to work with us, Open Minds will cover the cost pending a successful interview.
In person interviews at a location within Nottingham City Centre. Dates and times will be arranged on an individual basis with each candidate
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You will need some people skills and an interest in being creative.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes