Are you always ready with a smile? Do you have an interest in working with children? Who are Midland Mencap?
Midland Mencap is a charity that works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to help us achieve our vision.
Purpose of the role
Children with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe. From day‑time school holiday provision, weekend activities and outdoor adventure programmes, Midland Mencap’s extensive service helps young people make friends, have fun and grow in their social and emotional wellbeing.
What would I be doing?
- Supporting children and young people with disabilities to take part in sessions.
- Encouraging children to get involved and have fun.
- Helping to facilitate a range of creative and fun, inclusive activities.
- Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of the session.
- Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
What do I need?
- Creativity and patience.
- Willingness to get involved and play.
- Being approachable and friendly.
- Good communication skills.
- Accepting of others who might be different to you.
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- A willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap.
- Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
- Good time‑management skills, reliability.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
What’s in it for me?
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities.
- An induction and settling‑in period.
- Any training and development that is needed – including access to relevant digital training courses.
- Add your volunteering activity to your CV.
- The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team.
- Support within your role.
- Any out‑of‑pocket travel expenses.
- Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution.
When and where do you need me?
When
- Weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday) between 09:30 – 16:00.
- Daytime sessions in the school holidays.
Location
- Midland Mencap, Logan Road, Coventry CV1 1AG.
Contact us at 0121 442 2944 or emailing volunteering@midlandmencap.org.uk for more information.
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