Help Children with a learning disability have fun in a safe and comfortable environment

Leading group activities volunteers needed for Reading Mencap in RG1

We are looking for enthusiastic, supportive and proactive volunteers to help assist our Club Leaders to provide a fun, safe and comfortable environment for our children.

This is a lively Youth Club for children aged 11 – 17 who have a learning disability and takes place every Saturday during term-time from 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

Activities include

  • sports
  • games
  • karaoke
  • trips out
  • cooking
  • lots more!
Organisation
Contact person firstname
Abbi
Lastname
Chambers
Contact person's position
Social Inclusion and Respite Manager
Their phone number?
0118 966 2518
Location address line 1
21 Alexandra Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 5PE

Map
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Not specified
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Sat PM
Availability required
All of these times
Task type?
Leading group activities
Will suit someone like this:
Self organised/motivatedInventiveGood sense of humourSociablePatientSupportiveCreativeCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Induction, Safeguarding and learning disability training will be provided
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
from fellow volunteers and staff team
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
by prior agreement
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
16
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
5
Opportunity added on
1 July 2016