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People with a disability tend to face huge barriers to participate in sport and physical activity – from inadequate facilities, to lack of opportunities. Midland Mencap aspire to improve and increase the opportunities and experiences of those with learning disabilities in sport and physical activity, to benefit them physically, socially, and mentally.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver accessible sports sessions across the Midlands.
What would I be doing?
• Assisting and leading the delivery of sport activities in a fun, inclusive and engaging manner
• Helping to create and deliver session plans meeting the needs of the participants
• Ensuring the safety of participants, as well as yourself, during sessions
• Registering attendance of the participants
• Creating positive relationships with citizens, families, carers, and colleagues
Originally established in 1949, Midland Mencap is a registered charity providing a wide range of support and wellbeing services to citizens and family carers. These include access to housing, home care and support services, community services that promote health and wellbeing and active citizenship, dedicated support to children, young people and their families plus our information, advice and signposting services.
We operate across the West Midlands working with a range of statutory, third sector and independent partners providing support to:
• Citizens with a learning disability
• Citizens with autism and related conditions
• Citizens with physical disabilities including but not limited to acquired head injuries, sensory disabilities
• Citizens with mental illness or mental health problems
• Unpaid carers
Kate Webber
0121 442 2944
volunteering@midlandmencap.org.uk
www.midlandmencap.org.uk
Please contact us to discuss any access requirements
• Experience and an interest in sports
• Experience of delivering sports activities to groups, and a recognised coaching qualification is great but not essential
• Being approachable and friendly
• Good communication skills
• Accepting of others who might be different to you and 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
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers
• An induction and settling in period
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience, particularly in disability sport
• 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
• The opportunity to network & build relationships with individuals in the sport & care/support industry
Yes
16+
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