Daffodil Club (Walsall Older Peoples Disability Project) Volunteer

Who are Midland Mencap?

Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to do something really positive, to have a great time, feel good and help us achieve our vision.

Purpose of the role?

Older people often experience isolation or loneliness, and this is increased if the person has a learning disability.

Our Walsall Daffodil Club is a social group for older adults with learning disabilities where we provide fun activities and a lunch for the citizens who attend.

What would I be doing?

·      Supporting our team of staff and volunteers to deliver various fun activities such as music, arts and crafts and bingo.

·      Helping people to take part in the activities

·      General support in the kitchen – setting tables, clearing away, serving food and drinks, tidying up, washing up

What do I need?

·      Patience, with good communication skills

·      Basic kitchen skills and the ability to learn

·      Being approachable and friendly, building a rapport with citizens

·      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

·      Good time management skills, reliability

An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

When and where do you need me?

The group runs every other week on a Wednesday from 10.00 – 14:30

St Martin’s Church. Daffodil Rd, Walsall WS5 3DQ

What’s in it for me?

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

·      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 fabulous contribution

·      Feeling great from doing something amazing.