Accuro provides a range of services for children, young people and adults with a disability, & their family. The recruitment of volunteers is seen as an essential & vital component in the delivery of most of these services.
Accuro offers a range of different volunteering opportunities & attempts to match potential volunteers to the most appropriate volunteering role/s for them.
Accuro’s Under 19’s Scheme operates in Saffron Walden and provides a fun, safe and stimulating environment for young people between the age of 11 and 19 who have a range of disabilities. The club currently run alternate Mondays 6.15pm. – 8.15pm during term time.
The role of volunteers is to assist in increasing & maintaining the opportunities for young people with a disability to access social & leisure activities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
Volunteers may be asked to assist & support young people with a
variety of small group activities or outings whilst at the Under 19’s Club.
What skills do I need?
Friendly and approachable manner, encouraging and enjoy being part of a team. Training given, to include Safeguarding Training.
Hopes & Expectations:
• Hours to be by mutual agreement between volunteers and Scheme Co-ordinator.
• Supporting young people to participate in leisure activities and outings as requested by
the Scheme Co-ordinator
• Using initiative to assist in a situation where another member of staff or volunteer may
need support.
• Becoming a member of a committed team.
• Expressing ideas for new/novel activities and outings
• Attending volunteer meetings & training sessions relevant to the post.
• Awareness of appropriate language & behaviour within the group.
• To follow the guidelines and policies of Accuro
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
Over 16 - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 25/10/2022
End Date: 25/10/2024
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Evening | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Alternate Monday's Saffron Walden Multi-Centre, Fairycroft, Saffron Walden