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Activity Support Volunteer (Sutton, London)

Royal Mencap Society

Want to help local people with a learning disability make friends and take part in fun activities? If you have a few hours to give every week and want to help us run our activity sessions, apply today!

Detailed Description

We are looking for volunteers who can join our Me Time groups on weekdays for a few hours to support with our activities. Our Me Time service provides local people with a learning disability the chance to learn through activities - indoor and in the community - have fun, and make new friends during the week. The role would involve supporting us with our activities at our centre on London Road in North Cheam. We have gardening sessions, arts and crafts, bowling, cooking, gym, swimming, technology skills sessions and lots more! You don’t have to have experience in any or all of the sessions we run, just willing to keep an open mind and a friendly attitude.

Activities you will be doing

Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Entertainment,Gardening,Support Work

What skills are required for this role

Art & Craft, Gardening, Managing People

Why these skills are required

The role would involve supporting us with our activities at our centre on London Road in North Cheam. We have gardening sessions, arts and crafts, bowling, cooking, gym, swimming, technology skills sessions and lots more! You don’t have to have experience in any or all of the sessions we run, just willing to keep an open mind and a friendly attitude.

What is in it for you

By volunteering with us you will be helping local people with a learning disability have fun, learn new skills through activities, and you will be making a huge difference! You will be fully supported in your role, and be provided with travel and food expenses in line with our policy.

Time Commitment

Our service runs from Monday-Friday and we would need people to support with our daily activity sessions on any day from 9am to 3pm. We especially need support on Mondays and Fridays if possible! Most activities will start at our centre on London Road in North Cheam, but we do also go out into the community for various activities. The role is flexible, if you can only give us a few hours a week on certain weekdays we would really appreciate it.

SM3 9DL

London Road, Cheam, Sutton

The centre is very accessible by public transport, only a short bus ride away from South Wimbledon tube, Morden tube, or Sutton station. The number 93 bus and 293 bus stop directly outside the centre, as does the S3.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds.
Location
N/A