Children’s Group Volunteer – Coventry

Are you always ready with a smile?

Do you have an interest in working with children?

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 after school clubs, school holiday provision, weekend activities to Outdoor Adventure programmes! Midland Mencap’s extensive service helps young people make friends, have fun and grow in their social and emotional wellbeing.

By volunteering just a few hours at our activity sessions, you can help us to deliver high quality, person-centred social & recreational activities and support to children, young people and their families.

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 trustworthy

• Good time management skills, reliability

• An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

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 children with learning disabilities

• An induction and settling in period

• Any training and development that is needed – including our volunteer development schedule to help you gain valuable skills and experience

• Add your volunteering activity to your CV, and also get a reference

• 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

• We hold weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday) between 10.00 – 16.00

• We also offer daytime activities in the school holidays.

Location

• Weekends – Pathways family hub. Lawrence Saunders Rd, Coventry CV6 1HD.

What to do if you’re interested?

Download and complete the Volunteering application form here.,

Email the completed application form to volunteering@midlandmencap.org.uk.

For more information or an informal chat, call 0121 442 2944 and speak to someone about how volunteering could work for you.