Children’s Play Scheme Helper (Worcester) – Volunteer Role

Are you always ready with a smile?

Do you have an interest in working with children?

Purpose of the role?

Children with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe.

From after school clubs, school holiday provision, weekend activities to Outdoor Adventure programmes! Midland Mencap’s extensive service helps young people make friends, have fun and grow in their social and emotional wellbeing.

By volunteering just a few hours at our activity sessions, you can help us to deliver high quality, person-centred social & recreational activities and support to children, young people and their families.

What would I be doing?

Supporting children and young people with disabilities to take part in sessions.

Encouraging children to get involved and have fun.

Helping to facilitate a range of creative and fun, inclusive activities.

Helping to set up equipment and tidy away at the end of the session.

Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

This role might suit someone considering a career in child support or care services and looking for practical experience as part of a school/ college/ university course.

What do I need?

Creativity and patience

Willingness to get involved and play

Being approachable and friendly

Good communication skills

Accepting of others who might be different to you

The ability to work as part of a diverse team

A willingness to learn and work within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap

Honesty, integrity and trustworthy

Good time management skills, reliability

An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

What’s in it for me?

As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities

An induction and settling in period

Any training and development that is needed – including access to relevant digital training courses

Add your volunteering activity to your CV, and also get a reference

The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team

Support within your role

Any out-of-pocket travel expenses

Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution

When and where do you need me?

When

We offer daytime activities in the school holidays (half terms and summer) between 0+.30 – 15.30

Location

Warndon Hub, Warndon Community Centre, Shap Drive, Worcester, WR4 +NX

Ryland Centre, New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2JS

What to do if you’re interested?

ng@midlandmencap.org.uk.

For more information or an informal chat, call 0121 442 2+44 and speak to someone about how volunteering could work for you.