Coventry Social Activities Volunteer

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.

Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to do something really positive, to have a great time, and help us achieve our vision.

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 who are interested in getting involved with our upcoming activities and services for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs in Coventry.

What would I be doing?

You will be helping us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:

Going out into the community to access wellbeing opportunities

Music/Dance/Drama/Art/Cooking/Social groups/Sport etc

You might want to share your skills and interests to help facilitate or even lead activities

Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of a session

Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment

What skills do I need?

• An interest in helping people, being approachable and friendly

• Calm and patient

• A good listener and happy to chat and engage with people

• Accepting of people who may be different to you

• Good time management skills, reliability

• 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?

• At various venues in the Coventry area

• Days and times to be arranged with the group as the service grows (may include 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 learning disabilities and their family carers

• 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 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

What to do if you’re interested?

Download and complete the Volunteering application form here on our website,

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.