Summer Scheme Volunteer Wanted - Mencap Children's Centre, Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
We need volunteers to support the staff in the summer scheme to provide a stimulating and caring environment for the children and young people. To encourage the children to try new experiences and have fun during their summer break.
The Mencap summer scheme is run in partnership with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust during July and August. The scheme is run on Monday to Friday between 08.30am until 4.30pm. The ideal commitment from a volunteer is a minimum of 1 week.
About the team:
The Children, Young People and Families team delivers activities for children and young people with a learning disability and their families. This includes the early years’ service, summer schemes and several programmes such as HEROES, Transform, and the Youth Inclusion Hub.
What skills do I need?
- Commitment to the aims and values of Mencap
- Reliability and commitment
- Ability to relate to other people
- Friendly and outgoing
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Some knowledge of disability or issues that are relevant to children and young people with a learning disability/learning, behavioural or communication difficulty
What can I expect from Mencap?
The role will give you the opportunity to:
- Meet new people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Develop an understanding of the issues affecting the lives of children and young people with a learning disability/learning, behavioral or communication difficulty.
- Be part of a team where everyone contributes to enabling children and young people to enjoy their summer break and improving their health and wellbeing.
- Learn new skills and have new experiences which could lead to increased career opportunities.
Take on a new challenge and make a difference to children and young with a learning disability/learning, behavioral or communication difficulty and their families
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £10.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
Work Location: In person
