Making Harpenden the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy, healthy lives.
Activities Companion
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Lucy B
Requirements
#103642
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Volunteer at our fun, friendly social club on Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm. Located in Harpenden (AL5).
Harpenden Mencap hosts a weekly social club for local adults with learning disabilities to build confidence, learn new skills and make friends. It offers a variety of fun and interesting activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music and exercise.
Key responsibilities:
- Join in and encourage participation in group activities
- Support members to engage at their own pace and celebrate their achievements
- Be a friendly face welcoming club members at the start of each session
- Ensure club members leave the venue safely at the end of the session
- Help activity leaders set up and tidy away materials and equipment
- Help prepare refreshments for members and other volunteers
Desirable qualities
- Friendly, caring, approachable manner
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Comfortable in chatting with a variety of people
Additional information
Refreshments provided, free parking on-site, training available where needed.
Seeking multiple volunteers
We are recruiting multiple Activities Companions to help support our current team of dedicated volunteers. If you're interested in the role, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
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