Help someone with a learning disability perform admin tasks

Learning support / Mentoring volunteer needed for New Directions College

We would like to recruit a volunteer who could support someone on our team who has a learning disability to perform to his full potential.

The volunteer will support him in the admin tasks that are assigned to him such as photocopying and filing.

This support is mainly about

  • giving confidence
  • understanding
  • emotional support.
Contact person firstname
Shehla
Lastname
Minhas
Contact person's position
Learner Support Organiser
Their phone number?
07738801534
Contact instructions?
Preferred method email. I work part time on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 - 5

Location description
Across Reading at Caversham or Whitley sites
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Yes
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon PM
Availability required
All of these times
Additional timing details
Term time only on Mondays from 12.00 - 15.00
Task type?
Learning support / Mentoring
Will suit someone like this:
PatientSupportiveCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Yes
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Safeguarding
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
From other staff
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Travel
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
No
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
18
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
1
Opportunity added on
4 March 2016