Gig Buddies Volunteer Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Job Advert
Gig Buddies has been matching young people with learning disabilities with members of their local community to take part in life after 5pm, whether that is gigs, clubs, going to the cinema or theatre, or just a quiet drink in the pub.
To find out a bit more about the impact the project has on our buddies, check out this feature on the BBC.
To see how the project has adapted since lockdown, check out this article.
- We’re looking for volunteers in the Bradford area who are:
- 18 years old and up
- Fun and outgoing
Willing to commit to online volunteer training and in person and meeting up with a buddy twice a month
For more information about the project and its background, click here to visit the main Gig Buddies page.
Benefits
What you can expect
- Relevant training
- Induction to the service and volunteer role
- To feel fully supported in my role
- Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
- The chance to extend my knowledge and experience of the voluntary sector
- The chance to take on a new challenge and make a difference to people’s lives
- The opportunity to support someone with a learning disability to live a life like anyone else and make choices about how you spend social time together
- To feel appreciated and valued for my contribution
- The chance to gain experience and boost your confidence in a community setting
- References after 6 months of volunteering for future employment or volunteering opportunities
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
