Social buddy
Share Community
We are looking for volunteers to support adults with learning disabilities on days out!
The Go Anywhere, Do Anything project is looking for new volunteers to join our existing team of social buddies. We run a monthly programme of evening and weekend social activities such as trips to go bowling, dancing and to restaurants. If you want to support local adults with learning disabilities while having loads of fun, this is the role for you. We'd ask you to support a minimum of a trip a month - so approx 4-6 hours of volunteering. You can (of course) do more.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Organising & Planning
Our ideal volunteer is someone who is sociable, outgoing, and friendly, with a real sense of fun. You’ll need to be open minded and positive about diversity, whilst being reliable, pro-active and organised. You should enjoy meeting new people, and exploring different places around London. You’ll need to be committed to building empowering relationships with people with learning disabilities. No previous experience necessary.
What do our current Social Buddies say? 'It was a real pleasure to spend the day with such nice people, in such a lovely place.' 'This whole project can be so empowering and potentially life changing.' 'I’ve found that I come home feeling really happy with a renewed appreciation for life.' 'I hope this project will continue to encourage new friendships and support networks.' Why choose Share Community? We previously received a Best Practice in Volunteering Award from Lifetimes, an organisation that supports voluntary and community activity in Wandsworth. They were particularly impressed by the support, training, recognition and reward that we give to our volunteers and that we recruited people with additional support needs and those from marginalised backgrounds. In return for you giving up your time for us, you can expect: • A warm welcome into our organisation from our dedicated volunteering team. • A full-day training for all new volunteers to give you confidence in your role. • Ongoing support, and ‘top-up’ training from staff including topics like: Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, and Makaton. • An opportunity to develop new skills and add to your CV. • A reference for your time with us. • Reimbursement of travel expenses within TFL zone 1 – 6. • £5 towards lunch, or a free lunch in our onsite canteen at our Clapham Junction site (if volunteering for more than four hours a day). • Invitations to all our events such as: our garden parties, away days, Christmas parties and our student awards ceremony. • The opportunity to have your say in our annual volunteer survey. • A genuine opportunity to make a difference and become part of a community.
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This volunteering can take place across London - and maybe even beyond!
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