WM Disability Action is a user-led organisation based in the West Midlands, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live independently and have equal access to opportunities. We provide advocacy, ...
Volunteer Support Assistant
Practical details
Volunteering • Longer term volunteering
Contact person
West Midlands Disability Action
#125338
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The Volunteer Support Assistant supports disabled volunteers within the group to help them feel confident, included and able to carry out their volunteer role e
Key responsibilities:
- Support disabled volunteers with understanding their role, responsibilities and tasks.
- Help volunteers stay focused on agreed tasks and provide support where they may become unsure or overwhelmed.
- Facilitate communication between volunteers, staff, team members and the relevant line manager.
- Support volunteers with their individual communication needs and help explain information in a clear and accessible way.
- Talk through tasks and responsibilities with volunteers, breaking information down where needed.
- Check in with volunteers to make sure they understand what is expected of them and feel able to complete their role.
- Encourage volunteers to work independently while providing appropriate support when required.
- Ensure volunteers are following the organisation's agreed guidelines, procedures and expectations.
- Identify any difficulties, concerns or support needs and communicate these to the appropriate line manager.
- Liaise regularly with the line manager regarding volunteer progress, support needs, tasks and any concerns.
- Help create an inclusive and supportive volunteering environment where disabled volunteers can contribute meaningfully.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and follow safeguarding, equality, accessibility and organisational procedures.
- Provide feedback to the line manager where additional training, adjustments or support may be beneficial.
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About West Midlands Disability Action
WM Disability Action is a user-led organisation based in the West Midlands, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live independently and have equal access to opportunities. We provide advocacy, information, and support services, working to remove barriers and promote inclusion, rights, and social justice for disabled communities.
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