Sense Volunteer Buddy - Manchester

Sense Volunteer Buddy - Manchester Manchester, England

Sense
Full Time Manchester, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Would you like to help enrich the life of a young person with complex needs?

By becoming a Buddy, you’ll help a young person build confidence and form new friendships. You’ll also gain a new friend and have the opportunity to learn valuable skills along the way. Plus, it’s so much fun!

Over half of disabled young people in the UK feel lonely, but at Sense we believe that no one should be left out of life! Our Buddies are so vital to the people we support, and we really couldn’t do what we do without them!

We’re looking for kind and enthusiastic volunteers who can support young people in Manchester. Our amazing buddying team will talk with you about what you like to do and match you with someone with similar interests, and you can choose how you’d like to spend your time together – whether that’s art exhibitions, gigs or laser quest.

Here’s what Milton had to say about his experience as a Buddy: “I’ve learnt a lot through Buddying – from caring for my Buddy, to solving problems quickly. Volunteering with Sense is one of the best decisions made in my life, and I’ve met other great volunteers with the same passion!”

We typically ask for three to four hours per week for at least six months. Our roles are flexible, so we’ll work with you to set up a schedule that works for you.

We’re looking for volunteers who:

  • Live in Manchester.
  • Can commit to volunteering with Sense for at least six months.
  • Understand the importance of giving people choice and dignity.
  • Are reliable, patient, friendly and good at communicating.
  • Respect differences in culture and background.
  • Have a sense of adventure!

What you can expect from us

  • Full training, including opportunities for further training.
  • Lots of support! You’ll never be alone in your application and volunteering journey.
  • Reimbursed expenses, so you’re never out of pocket.
  • The chance to make new friends for life.
  • A reference at the end of your time with us.
  • Loads of fun!

Interested? Apply now!
Copy and paste this link into your browser to apply: https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering-with-sense/volunteer-as-a-sense-buddy-in-london-or-manchester/

Check out what our current Buddies have been getting up to on our Instagram page (@sensebuddying).

Be more active, make more friends, learn a new skill, make more memories and more, with the bonus of making a difference in the life of somebody with complex needs. You won't regret it!

Job Type: Volunteer

Salary: Up to £0.01 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Manchester Buddying

Sense Volunteer Buddy - Manchester
Sense

www.sense.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Gillian Morbey
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1955
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