Learning and Activities Support
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
We need people with enthusiasm and skill for various classes at our lifelong learning service, The Outreach Academy.
Activities include art, music, dance, cooking and gardening. We also run courses on independent living skills and organise trips in the community.
You will support our students with a learning disability to take part in classes and activities, gain confidence and develop new skills. You will also assist staff and tutors with practical tasks, such as helping with tea breaks.
What skills do I need?
¨ An interest in the activity.
¨ Good basic literacy and numeracy.
¨ Enthusiasm, patience and a Good Sense of Humour
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Morning session 10am-1pm Afternoon session 12.30-3.30pm Volunteers are welcome to support for full days if convenient.
Day depends on which classes and activities the volunteer would like to support.
Location:
Mencap Hall
56 Mildmay Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0DZ
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
Similar Opportunities
Charity Shop Volunteer - Shoeburyness
Posted for Havens Hospices
Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support to adults and children living with complex or incurable conditions. By volunteering for Havens Ho...
Literacy Helper
Posted for King Edmund School
To work with a small group of pupils – building on literacy Reading with the pupils and helping with literacy needs.
Volunteer Retail Assistant
Posted for Cancer Research UK Retail - Billericay
Boost your CV! Make new friends! Help a great cause! Cancer Research UK is looking for volunteers for: Thursday Friday Sunday (urgent)....
Minibus Driver
Posted for Voluntary Action Epping Forest
VAEF Befriending Service for older people aims to provide support, friendship and short respite for informal carers and those living on their own in...
Harlow Tea Party Coordinator
Posted for Re-engage
As a tea party group coordinator, you’ll plan, organise and schedule monthly tea parties in your local area. This is an administrative role that requi...
More Opportunities from City of Chelmsford Mencap
Volunteer Support Worker
Posted for City of Chelmsford Mencap
We need committed and enthusiastic people with experience of support work or teaching to assist students with higher needs at our lifelong learning se...
Kitchen and Catering Assistants
Posted for City of Chelmsford Mencap
Our busy cooking classes need volunteers to help ensure they run smoothly. You will prepare ingredients, support our lifelong learning students, and k...
Meet Morris – Our Minibus Needs a Driver Like You!
Posted for City of Chelmsford Mencap
We're looking for confident, friendly volunteer drivers to help our Mencap students access a range of exciting activities, events, and community proje...
Charity Collectors
Posted for City of Chelmsford Mencap
We need outgoing, smiley and committed people to help us with charity collections on an occasional basis. City of Chelmsford Mencap(CCM) organises or...
Events Assistant
Posted for City of Chelmsford Mencap
We need proactive, communicative and outgoing volunteers to help with the preparation and delivery of awareness and fundraising events. You will deve...