M8s Youth Club Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham MencapLocation(s): Dales, St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: 1A – 3 Clarence Street Sneinton Nottingham NG3 2ETHow many places are on offer? Unlimited
Purpose of Role:
We are looking for volunteers who can make a difference to young people with a learning disability. Volunteers will support young people on a Saturday to participate in a range of activities including indoor and outdoor games, cookery, arts and crafts and outings.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
M8’s Youth Club is for children from 5 years old to 18 years old with a range of learning disabilities. Our days are filled with fun, with some in-house activity days such as arts and crafts, singing and music, dancing and cooking, football and skittles amongst many more.
We also have a variety of days out in the community such as visits to Rushcliffe Country Park, Lost City, Stonebridge Farm amongst many others. We are looking for volunteers who can make a difference to young people with a learning disability.
Duties:
- Supporting young people to participate in a range of activities including indoor and outdoor games, cookery, arts and crafts
- The setting up and clearing away of equipment
- Supporting on outings, such as cinema, bowling and ensuring the safety and well-being of service users
Days/Times Required: Minimum of one Saturday each month 9.00 am - 13.00pm or 13.30pm - 17.30pm
We also have a variety of days out in the community such as visits to Rushcliffe Country Park, Lost City, Stonebridge Farm amongst many others. We are looking for volunteers who can make a difference to young people with a learning disability.
Duties:
- Supporting young people to participate in a range of activities including indoor and outdoor games, cookery, arts and crafts
- The setting up and clearing away of equipment
- Supporting on outings, such as cinema, bowling and ensuring the safety and well-being of service users
Days/Times Required: Minimum of one Saturday each month 9.00 am - 13.00pm or 13.30pm - 17.30pm
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enthusiasm for working with children and young people with a learning disability
- Empathy, patience, sense of humour
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Empathy, patience, sense of humour
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to use initiative
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:
16+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Building is fairly accessible, but opp may not be suitable for someone with physical disabilities
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
Within 2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Flexible training programme, some accredted, some not.
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