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We run daily classes at our centres supporting adults with learning disabilities to live healthily happily and independently. We need volunteers to join classes and engage with students to help them build confidence and progress towards their goals. Our students welcome volunteers into their sessions with open arms, and we can guarantee you’ll get a real buzz from doing such a rewarding role. Our classes look at a variety of subjects, including: Maths and English Digital Skills Health and Wellbeing Independent Living Skills Employment Art Music (and more!)
The skills we're after include people skills such as active listening, patience and empathy. The students we support want to be (and should be) treated as adults, so it's important that our volunteers do so, and show a genuine interest in their whole person - rather than viewing them through the lens of their disability alone. In addition, we provide training on how best to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
In 2023, Share was awarded the Investing in Volunteers quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. We were praised for our inclusive, welcoming, and flexible approach. Previously, we also received a Best Practice in Volunteering Award from Lifetimes, an organisation that supports voluntary and community activity in Wandsworth. They were impressed by the support, training, recognition and reward that we give to our volunteers. 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.
Once a week, from 10am to 3pm.
