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Activities Volunteer Assistant

Creative Support Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 7ND

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Dove Lane, a 24-hour residential care service for adults with Learning Disabilities in Harrold, Bedfordshire, is seeking volunteers to deliver engaging activity sessions for its five residents.
  • Volunteers with skills in arts and crafts, as well as general enthusiasm for activities such as board games, baking, and gardening, are encouraged to apply.
  • The role offers flexibility in scheduling, with a suggested commitment of 4 hours per week, and requires volunteers to have access to their own vehicle due to limited public transport options.
  • Creative Support provides training, supervision, and resources to volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from all backgrounds, and Creative Support is recognized as a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident Employer.

Dove Lane is a 24 hour residential care service for adults with Learning Disabilities. We currently have 5 residents, male and female.

We have a volunteer opportunity available at Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedfordshire. We are located in Harrold, and as we are a rural area with limited public transport, if you are a car driver with access to your own vehicle you may find it easier to travel to us, we have onsite parking available. We are flexible on the days and times for your volunteering sessions.

We are looking for volunteers to deliver fun and engaging activity sessions. If you have a particular skill, or a general enthusiasm for all things arts and crafts we’d love to hear from you! The sessions can include board games, baking sessions, knitting clubs, music lessons, origami, gardening, our residents are keen to get involved!

There are other ways to volunteer too, our service has a lovely garden and we’d love help to build a sensory garden and really make the most of the space. You would be helping a member of staff to create an area where our residents can enjoy the outdoors during the spring and summer months.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom. Together we can make a difference!

Suggested Time Commitment: 4 hours a week

If you would like to discuss volunteering with us, the role you’re applying for or you application form you can contact our Volunteer Department on or email .

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

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