Voluntary Disability Volunteer Roles
Trustees
Type: Voluntary Position
Location: Board meetings are a mixture of online and in person (Edinburgh)
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June
Upmo are an Edinburgh-based charity that provides support and opportunity for adults with learning disabilities and autism across Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. Upmo was founded in 2006 by Josh Barton and inspired by the belief that services for adults could truly be exciting, dynamic and meaningful.
In 2006, adults with learning disabilities lacked opportunities in higher education and there was a lack of understanding around individual needs. Those who understood the needs of service users operated with limited scope to encourage, inspire and motivate. As a result, many service users were isolated and desperately in need of opportunities to become more socially engaged, active and valued.
The response from Upmo was combining progressive learning within an educational curriculum and the development of support service provision – placing the needs of students at the heart of services. Distinguishing themselves by adopting an unconventional approach, Upmo provides custom-tailored support services alongside a well-regarded curriculum featuring creative workshops, educational activities, and vocational programs. The charity has also expanded its impact through a growing number of social enterprises aimed at creating job opportunities and preparing students for employment.
Upmo are looking for a number of committed and motivated individuals, from any background, to join their Board of Trustees and to help steer Upmo through a time of exciting opportunity and development.
As members of the Board, Trustees have the overall responsibility of running the charity. The current Trustees come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and through their wide-ranging and complimentary skills and life experience, contribute to the strategy and oversight of the charity’s operations. Being a trustee is a rewarding experience, which can also offer opportunities for personal development and growth outside of the workplace.
To be considered for this role, you should have strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills, coupled with a proactive attitude towards learning and a collaborative spirit. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key. Regardless of your background, if you embody qualities such as a genuine concern for others, honesty, integrity, and an alignment to Upmo’s mission, we encourage you to reach out for more information.
The Board of Trustees meet four times per year, with every second meeting being held in person in Edinburgh. It is important that trustees allocate sufficient time to read Board papers and prepare for Board meetings. However, this is not onerous, and the time commitment should be no more than 2-4 hours per month on average.
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June
This search is being conducted exclusively for Upmo by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
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Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income?
Do you like a variety of roles, from talking to people to sorting stock, or are you not sure what you’d like to do?
Do you have a couple of hours a week to support your local charity shop?
You might like our shop volunteer role!
About this role
You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.
Your role may include:
- sorting and organising goods for sale
- helping to display stock and window dressing
- tidying and cleaning the shop
- welcoming and supporting customers
- using the till and taking payments
- steaming clothes so they look better for customers
- pricing and tagging new donations
When and where
You will be in our Scope Portsmouth shop at 14 London Road, North End, Hants, PO2 0LH. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!
Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Skills and experience you can gain
- teamwork
- customer service
- till operation
- organisation
- retail skills
- communication
- stock preparation and management
- health and safety
- valuable experience for your cv
- experience of a large, national disability charity
What we can offer you
- introduction to scope
- demonstration of your tasks
- training courses, in person and online
- personal development opportunities
- support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
- agreed travel expenses- all volunteers are entitled to claim their travel expenses if they work a minimum of a 4-hour shift.
- adjustments to make the role accessible for you
- work experience for your cv
- a work reference
- 20% discount in your scope charity shop
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.
As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team! Treasurer and Secretary
The Baked Bean Charity is at an exciting transitional time! The Board of Trustees are recruiting a new Treasurer and Secretary with the skills and expertise to help escalate the charity to the forefront of social care and learning disability arts.
We are seeking experienced trustees who can put use their knowledge and expertise into supporting the charity through an interesting period of transition.
We are seeking passionate individuals with specific knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Charity finance
- Charity and/or business development
- Legal knowledge
- Experience of social care and/or learning disabilities.
- Fundraising
- Marketing
Please apply if you have experience being a charity trustee or have a clear understanding of what the role involves.
Successful candidates will:
· Have experience of being a charity trustee or be able to demonstrate knowledge of the requirements.
· Be a passionate person with a drive for equality.
· Have a proactive approach to being a trustee and supporting the development of the charity.
· Being able to commit time and skills to support the growth and the development of the charity.
· Be committed to supporting the Baked Bean Charity to continue providing outstanding quality services.
· Be dedicated to considering the needs of the service users during all decision making.
Time commitment:
The Board meets approximately six times a year. The meeting will last approximately to 2.5 hours.
· Most board meetings will happen in person from our Wandsworth head office.
· The role is unremunerated. Reasonable expenses are payable.
The Baked Bean Charity is a film supporter of equality and diversity, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
About us
The Baked Bean Charity is a vibrant, thriving, and exciting service for people with learning disabilities. The charity’s unique offering includes performance-based services such as Dance, Drama, Choir and DJing, sporting services such as Zumba and boxing, and social activities such as club nights and holidays.
The Baked Bean charity promotes the social inclusion of all people with learning disabilities. Our Theatre in Education group works closely with our community partners to provide them with training and learning opportunities, ultimately improving inclusion, and understanding in society.
The Baked Bean Charity prioritises person centred working to ensure that service users are achieving their goals and living happy and fulfilled lives. The service adapts to the needs and wants of the clients.
Primarily based in Wandsworth, the Baked Bean Charity attracts service users from all surrounding boroughs, supporting over 170 people every week!
Available positions:
Treasurer
Secretary
To apply for any of the available positions, please send your CV and a letter of interest
Available positions:
Treasurer
Secretary
Care for Veterans is seeking a Trustee with a finance and/or accountancy background, preferably with an ACCA/ICAEW qualification (or equivalent). The successful candidate will join and, in time chair, the Finance & Fundraising Committee.
ABOUT US
Care for Veterans (CfV) was established in 1919 as the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home to care for soldiers returning from World War I with life-changing disabilities. For over 100 years, it has provided long term nursing, rehabilitation, respite and end of life care to Veterans and their families. The 60-bed home has been at Gifford House in Worthing since 1933.
Further information can be found on CfV’s web site.
Job title: Trustee
Job location: Boundary Road, Worthing, BN11 4LJ
Salary: This is a voluntary position & as such does not pay a salary. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contributing at four board meetings, a strategy offsite and four Finance & Fundraising sub-committee meetings a year. These are usually held during business hours in Worthing.
- Develop a good understanding of CfV’s operations and the environment in which it operates;
- Monitor the performance of CfV in a constructive and inquisitive way;
- Making their time, skills, and experience available to CfV and its executive (in and outside of regular board meetings) and supporting key fundraising events;
- Average time commitment is 12-15 days per year.
OUR TRUSTEES
- Bring a range of diverse professional and real-world experience to the Board;
- Have a strong empathy with the Armed Services community;
- Are articulate communicators with integrity and a strong commitment to CfV’s beneficiaries;
- Are committed to the highest standards of charity governance.
- Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, with the opportunity for a further six years on re- appointment. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
ABOUT YOU
- You will have a background and/or qualification in finance or accountancy (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent preferred). You will have strong commitment to the improving the lives of veterans and the work of CfV.
- Previous trustee experience is not necessary as new trustees will be given support and training. Due to the work of the charity a DBS check and references will be required.
- CfV is committed to encouraging diversity and gender equality throughout the organisation and would encourage applicants who would help broaden the diversity, gender and age demographic of the board.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 7th June 2024
If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button.
For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Our weekly art class provides space and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to express themselves through creative activities. The group has diverse interests and needs, and we are looking for a volunteer to join the sessions to support people to get the most out of each sessions.
Your role could include setting up activity areas, working 121 with individuals, or in small groups. The class is led by an experienced tutor, and some members of the group also receive support from their support workers.
We are based in a multi-purpose community centre near North Dulwich. You will be part of a small and friendly staff and volunteer team that are all committed to supporting adults with learning disabilities to fully participate in the activities that are important to them.
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Become a Hero on Wheels: Join Our Volunteer Minibus Driver Team!
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of others?
As a Volunteer Minibus Driver, you’ll play a vital role in providing essential transportation services to residents in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead who face mobility challenges.
By joining our team of dedicated volunteers, you’ll enable our buses to hit the road more frequently, ensuring that our service users have the independence they deserve.
Responsibilities
As a Volunteer Minibus Driver, your responsibilities will include:
- Safely driving passengers as scheduled, using our P2P minibuses.
- Displaying empathy and understanding when assisting elderly and disabled individuals.
- Receiving comprehensive training on the use of safety restraints in our fleet of vehicles.
- Following established procedures to ensure the comfort and safety of all passengers under your care.
- Demonstrating confidence in manoeuvring a minibus, even in tight spaces.
But wait, there’s more! Here’s what’s in it for you:
- Experience the joy of making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
- Collaborate with a diverse group of individuals, both independently and as part of a team.
- Leave a positive impact on your community, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
- And you get to claim your mileage back.
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- Hold a D1 category on your license for the vehicle you’ll be driving.
- Maintain a clean driving record, free from criminal or reckless offenses (checked annually by People to Places).
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check organised by People to Places, which will be repeated every three years.
- Familiarise yourself with and understand People to Places’ Safeguarding policy
- Sign the People to Places confidentiality agreement.
- Complete the MIDAS training provided by People to Places, which will be renewed every four years.
Ready to embark on this incredible journey? We’d love to work with you
Delivering Independence and Tackling Isolation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring that Autism Unlimited achieves its core purpose of supporting and empowering those with autism while ensuring the charity develops and delivers its strategy.
About Autism Unlimited
Autism Unlimited exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. We partner with them to find solutions and provide educational and life skills training.
From bespoke education for children, to independent living skills and career guidance for adults, we ensure that everyone who comes to us for support finds a route to their goals and to a rich and fulfilled life.
Autism Unlimited exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. We partner with them to find solutions and provide educational and life skills training.
From bespoke education for children, to independent living skills and career guidance for adults, we ensure that everyone who comes to us for support finds a route to their goals and to a rich and fulfilled life.
What will you be doing?
We seek three trustees with SEND education, HR, or adult social care experience to join our Board. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the role and broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.
Much has changed since our founders started the charity over 50 years ago. We have grown enormously, and we know that there is still much to do.
We recognise the challenges for children, adults and their families and will work with them as partners to find solutions and create opportunities through tailored learning and support.
It is thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of everybody involved in our charity, that we can deliver new opportunities for the children and adults we support.
Today, we employ over 400 people across the South of England, and our future plans include a programme of engagement with organisations to share the benefits of employing autistic people as well as expansion of our autism and SEN college, Futures.
We want to show to the outside world that we are accessible and relevant to the autistic community, particularly those audiences or organisations which we may not have reached until now.
To support us in our mission, we want Trustees who have the following skills and qualities:
- A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; interest and/or lived experience of autism.
- Willingness and ability to understand and deliver on their duties and responsibilities as trustees and act in the charity's best interests
- Creative and strategic thinking, sound and independent judgement, and ability to work effectively as a team member
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion; confidence to challenge and be challenged
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission
- Willingness to lead according to our charity values
- Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
What are we looking for?
- A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; interest and/or lived experience of autism.
- Willingness and ability to understand and deliver on their duties and responsibilities as trustees and act in the charity's best interests
- Creative and strategic thinking, sound and independent judgement, and ability to work effectively as a team member
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion; confidence to challenge and be challenged
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission
- Willingness to lead according to our charity values
- Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
What difference will you make?
Our trustees are our 'guardians of purpose', making sure that all the decisions we make put the needs of autistic people first. They also safeguard the assets of Autism Unlimited – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as our reputation.
Commitment:
Five Board meetings annually. Where possible, in-person in the afternoon. Four committee meetings annually; evening One annual strategy day
How to apply:
Please contact us via Reach with any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About DAISY
DAISY is a collection of disability and mental health focused arts organisations which promote and celebrate the great artistic work being created in Surrey. The organisation strives to develop the South East as the lead region in the UK for disability and deaf cultural activity, making Surrey a welcoming and inclusive place for all artists to practise. DAISY works with Disabled Artists and its member organisations to share skills and resources. We work with cultural partners across Surrey to put on exhibitions, create artworks and increase the awareness and status of Disability Arts.
The Role
In this voluntary role, you will be joining our five other Directors - Laura Jones (Co-Artistic Director of Stop Gap), Hayley Bull (CEO of Bloomin’ Arts) and Julie Hoyle (Artist) and Leah Zakss (Freelance Arts and Music Consultant), Cara Flowers (Artistic and Managing Director of DAISY) - to help DAISY to raise awareness of the incredible art being created in Surrey by Disabled Artists.
Having recently launched a number of new initiatives and under different management, DAISY is entering a new phase of its development and growth and as a Non-Executive Director, you will have the chance to make a real difference to the Disabled Artists we work with. We are looking for a number of people to join our board with, ideally, a background or interest in one or more of the following: finance, fundraising, organisational development, governance and the arts. DAISY is currently in the process of transforming from a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a board of Directors to becoming a registered charity (CIO). When this happens, the Directors will then become Trustees.
Potential profile:
● Our priority is to recruit someone with lived experience of a disability, in order to offer diverse perspectives and to represent the people we work with.
● Close connections with the County of Surrey or nearby.
● A passion for the Arts, ideally Disability Arts and/or Social Justice
● A clear understanding and alignment to our values of equality and inclusivity for all
● A big picture thinker with a collaborative approach who will understand the challenges of operating as part of a unified Board
As a Director of the DAISY board, you will be expected to meet every few months for an online meeting to discuss future decisions. Other tasks may be required as deemed appropriate but to date these have been fairly light-touch. In order to ensure we are the right fit for you, we ask that you attend at least one Directors meeting with a review before officially becoming a DAISY Director. We will endeavour to provide you with a welcome pack to ensure you have all the information you need to make that decision.
We are keen to hear from applicants with lived experience of disability. As a disability arts organisation it is important to be able to represent the people we work with.
If you are excited by the potential of working as part of our Board and helping us to realise our ambitions, then we look forward to receiving your application and meeting with you in due course.
To apply
Please send us a letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you want to join our board and what you can add. We don’t need a career history but please include this if relevant. You can send a video submission if preferred.
Please send us a letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you want to join our board and what you can add. We don’t need a career history but please include this if relevant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
After several years of relying on the efforts from our Co-Founders, Trustees and temporary volunteers we are looking to take the next step in our growth journey through the placement of our first longer-term volunteer.
This role will be designed to oversee all marketing and social media activities of the organization, and to provide leadership to a small group of wonderful and talented student volunteers from London based Universities as they complete tactical projects for ParaPride as part of their studies. This will also include supporting Daniele, our Co-Founder and Community Engagement Director, with planning and reporting of their activities to the university.
The leadership you will provide will initially be indirect, with Daniele being ultimately responsible for the students activities, so we expect this to be a wonderful opportunity for a seasoned marketing or social media professional who would like the opportunity to gain team leadership experience.
Duties
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Advise on how to best grow overall awareness and success of the ParaPride brand.
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Oversee the continuous development of our content creation schedule and distribution of engaging, thought provoking and educational content for our media channels, notably LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Provide support and guidance to a small team of student volunteers to develop social media and marketing content that supports the mission, vision and values of ParaPride - directly participating in the creation of content at your discretion.
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Ad-hoc creation and distribution of promotional assets for ParaPride events.
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Identify and establish potential additional media channels where it is sustainable to do so with the resources available.
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Maintain the organisations Brand assets and monitor and advise of their use and ensure consistency with our established tone of voice in written content.
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Build partnerships with social media brand ambassadors/influencers to support content creation and brand awareness.
We will also welcome any additional suggestions for how you might wish to apply your skills to support ParaPride in its mission.
The impact you will have
We hope for this role to continue to develop the way that we present ourselves as inclusivity and empowerment champions to the communities we support, our partners and the general public. With your help we will be able to continue to drive awareness and engagement to our activities to make them more impactful than ever before.
About you
Ideally we are looking for someone with 3+ years experience in marketing and/or social media. However, we encourage marketing graduates who can demonstrate strong alignment with our mission, vision and values.
We strongly welcome candidates that have lived experiences of being disabled and/or LGBTQ+, although this not an explicit requirement
Bonus
If you have strong graphic design skills it would be a big plus.
Level of commitment
We are a growing charity and while it is our goal to provide financial compensation for this role in the future, we are unable to initially. In full transparency, this is only an indication of our ambition and will be dependent on a lot of factors linked to appropriate funding. Please do not apply at this time if this is a primary motivator for you, we hope to have more suitable roles for you in time to come.
We are dedicated to be fully respectful of your time, but expect a minimum contribution of 4 hours per month on average (varying according to demand), remote, completely flexible and at time convenient to you. As this is a supervisory role, which we hope to bring continuity to our ways of working, we would like to work with you with an intended 2+ years term (situationally dependent).
Accessibility statement
At ParaPride, we are committed to ensuring that all of our engagements are as accessible and as inclusive as possible. These include applying for and interviewing for roles. Whilst we understand that we can never be fully accessible as everybody's needs are different, we strive to be proactive with thinking about accessibility requirements.
When applying for a role at ParaPride, if you would like to get in touch to talk about any access requirements, please contact us using the details below and we will arrange a date and time to have a conversation with you.
We offer several diverse ways of applying for a role. These include:
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Sending an email
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Recording an audio or video
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Having a face-to-face conversation (on a digital platform)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.
Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
We’re looking for volunteers who are:
- Reliable and friendly
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Passionate about customer service
- Interested in learning about and supporting the work of Sense
Volunteering in one of our Sense Shops will involve a variety of tasks that you can get involved with. These include:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. This is why it is important to us that our volunteers feel supported and rewarded. Here is what we can offer you as a volunteer:
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.
Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
We’re looking for volunteers who are:
- Reliable and friendly
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Passionate about customer service
- Confident with cash handling with an eye for detail
- Interested in learning about and supporting the work of Sense
Volunteering in one of our Sense Shops will involve a variety of tasks that you can get involved with. These include:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. This is why it is important to us that our volunteers feel supported and rewarded. Here is what we can offer you as a volunteer:
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
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Who are Midland Mencap?
Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.
Purpose of the role.
To connect people wanting to cycle more with volunteer Bike Buddies who want to help them. We have people from many different backgrounds wanting support with their cycling for many reasons.
For example:
· Coming back to cycling after time off
· Disability or ill health
· Finding quiet roads and cycle paths around the neighbourhood
· Building up confidence on busy roads
· Sharing experiences of things like cycling at night or what clothes to wear
· Checking bikes together before a ride
Bike Buddies provide crucial support and motivation to help people to participate in inclusive and adapted outdoor cycling. Volunteers support cyclists to achieve their fitness goals and enjoy cycling in our community.
Our Bike Buddies are great ambassadors for cycling, sharing their expertise of local routes and giving others the confidence to get around by bike.
If you feel confident cycling on the road or in a park with someone else, and are wanting to give back to others, this is the role for you.
What would I be doing?
You’ll need to find out what they want to do and where they want to go. Some people want to explore quiet streets locally or plan a longer journey. You may ride to the park or show them local routes – quiet ways, new cycle lanes and off-road paths are popular.
They may want to try out junctions or crossing busy roads – think about how to ride those safely. You may support a person at one of our pre-arranged Parkride cycle meetings and help them to develop the skills and confidence to cycle safely and independently.
What do I need?
This role will require:
· A roadworthy bike and riding equipment.
· Experience of regular cycling
· Some experience of cycle maintenance
· A cycling competence session with parkride staff
· Friendly, calm, and patient
· A good listener & happy to chat
· Accepting of people who may be different to you
· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
· Good time management skills, reliability
· An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
When and where do you need me?
Either at organised events or 1-2-1 within your local area.
Ideally you can meet once or twice a month for approx. 2 hours.
We have parkride sessions running throughout the week including evenings and weekends.
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities and their family carers
• An induction and settling in period
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
• 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
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV
To campaign for and deliver accessible and inclusive community health and wellbeing support services for individuals, families, and carers.
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Many people struggle to enjoy cycling, and some families often find the cost of adapted bikes mean that they cannot share fun times together.
Parkride is a fun and flexible inclusive cycling project using a range of adapted and standard bikes that provides anyone, regardless of age, ability or need, with the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors through cycling.
We require a volunteer van driver to help us deliver our custom-made bikes and trikes to locations such as parks and community centers around the West Midlands.
We’ve got the van; we just need you!
What would I be doing?
· You will be a vital link between us and the families we support, helping us to get the team and bikes to where they’re needed for arranged sessions.
· You’ll be the friendly face of Parkride, interacting with the families and ensuring the bikes are kept safe and secure whilst the team are out riding.
· Working with staff to load/unload the van before and after sessions.
What do I need?
· Minimum age 25
· Experience of driving a large van with a suitable driving licence
· A full and clean driving licence (held for a minimum of 5 years)
· Some lifting will be required and so a basic level of fitness is needed.
· Being approachable and friendly with good communication skills
· Accepting of others who might be different to you and 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 trustworthy
· Good time management skills, reliability
· An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
When and where do you need me?
· The van is based at our head office in Woodgate Valley – B32 3BZ.
· We have several parkride sessions running throughout the week including evenings and weekends. Sessions vary from 2-4 hours (plus travel).
· We run sessions throughout the Midlands, including Birmingham (all areas), Dudley, Sandwell, Coventry, and Sutton Coldfield. You can choose which sessions you wish to attend.
· All sessions are weather dependent; however, we only cancel sessions in extreme weather. We would advise having a warm waterproof coat and suitable shoes.
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
· The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers
· Improved physical and mental wellbeing from keeping active
· An induction and settling in period
· Any training and development that is needed
· The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
· The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
· Support within your role
· Agreed out-of-pocket travel expenses
· Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
To campaign for and deliver accessible and inclusive community health and wellbeing support services for individuals, families, and carers.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose of the role
People 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.
Our organised activity groups give people with additional needs the chance to make friends, enjoy social time together and try out a variety of activities.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our friendly arts and crafts groups in Weoley Castle. You will be encouraging our citizens to take part and ensure everyone has a great time. You can also use your skills to deliver a creative session if you wish.
This is a great opportunity to volunteer in a friendly, person-centred team, providing fun activities for people with learning disabilities.
What would I be doing?
· Helping people to take part in various arts and crafts activities such as card making, model making, painting, and other creative groups
· Encouraging people to feel part of the group and take part in the 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?
· An interest in helping people, being approachable and friendly
· Any creative skills or interests would be amazing, but not essential.
· 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 trustworthy
· Good time management skills, reliability
· An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.
Where and when do you need me?
· We produce a weekly timetable with activities each day
· Ideally you can attend once per week for 1-3 hours
· Weoley Castle Community Hub, Bottetourt Rd, Birmingham B29 5TE
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
· The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers
· Improved health and wellbeing from doing positive activities
· A volunteering preparation session
· An induction and settling in period and any training and development that is needed
· The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
· The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
· Any out-of-pocket travel expenses
· Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
To campaign for and deliver accessible and inclusive community health and wellbeing support services for individuals, families, and carers.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Midland Mencap seeks a passionate volunteer photographer/videographer to capture the energy and joy of our sports, health, and wellbeing community sessions in Birmingham or Walsall.
Help us showcase the positive impact of our services by documenting participants' stories and achievements.
Share their smiles, successes, and inspire others to get involved with Midland Mencap!
What would I be doing?
Attend sports, health, and wellbeing sessions: Be present at designated sessions to capture content.
Capture photos and videos: Document activities, participant interactions, and highlight positive moments.
Tell visual stories: Use photo and video to convey the spirit of the sessions and the impact they have on participants.
Potential for interviews: Conduct short interviews with participants to gather testimonials.
Collaborate with the marketing team: Share content for use in promotional materials, social media, and the website.
What do I need?
For this role you will need
· Access to own digital camera equipment or modern smartphone
· Able to travel independently in the Birmingham / West Midlands area
· Friendly, calm, and patient
· Accepting of people who may be different to you
· Happy to chat and a good listener
· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
· An enhanced DBS check and references will be required
When and where do you need me?
· 2 - 4 times a month at sessions across Birmingham or Walsall
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
· Gain valuable digital media experience.
· The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities
and their family carers
· Any training and development that is needed
· The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
· Support within your role
· Agreed out-of-pocket expenses
· Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
· Positive wellbeing from doing something great
· Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV
To campaign for and deliver accessible and inclusive community health and wellbeing support services for individuals, families, and carers.