Remote Admin and Research Volunteer – Our Active Community Project - Derby and Nottingham Areas
OFFERED BY:
MencapLocation(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, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: 1 Ber Mar House Cannock WS11 0ETHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of someone with a learning disability and gain experience of working within a charity? Volunteer for Our Active Community and support us with research and admin. Join us as a Team Support Volunteer today!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Mencap Sports team are looking for a volunteer that can support the work of the Community Partner on the Our Active Community project in the Nottingham and Derby areas. The focus of the role will be to support with admin and research tasks.
The Our Active Community project is funded by Sport England. The aim of the project is to support the community to grow opportunities for people with a learning disability to get and stay active throughout their lives.
What you will be doing:
Reading through written responses from people with a learning disability, collating the information and establishing any themes
Helping to write up monthly newsletters
Researching local organisations and community groups
Contacting local community groups
Help with arranging meetings and events
Helping to write up meeting notes
Occasionally supporting local events
When do I need to be available? This role is home based and flexible based on your availability. Ideally you will need to live in the Nottingham or Derby area so you have some local knowledge.
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk
The Our Active Community project is funded by Sport England. The aim of the project is to support the community to grow opportunities for people with a learning disability to get and stay active throughout their lives.
What you will be doing:
Reading through written responses from people with a learning disability, collating the information and establishing any themes
Helping to write up monthly newsletters
Researching local organisations and community groups
Contacting local community groups
Help with arranging meetings and events
Helping to write up meeting notes
Occasionally supporting local events
When do I need to be available? This role is home based and flexible based on your availability. Ideally you will need to live in the Nottingham or Derby area so you have some local knowledge.
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Confident using a computer or device and open to learning about the
programmes required to do your role
Able to take instructions
reliable and patient
Able to work as part of a team
Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
Confident using a computer or device and open to learning about the
programmes required to do your role
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Minimum age 16
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
3 weeks
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