📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will work along our staff to provide extra support to our customers in our community programmes. Their fresh ideas and commitment will enable the community to thrive and create a truly inclusive society where each person’s contribution is valued. We strongly believe that no ESC project is equal to another so our volunteers will be able to co-create their activities according to their interests and learning goals. Given this, the tasks that could make up their week are: Supporting customers in care homes to live the life of their choice, promoting indoor and outdoor activities, trips, visits to the local community and more; supporting the wheels for all project; creating creative and media content; environmental projects; music workshops; organisation of events; fundraising and campaigning events; helping people with employability and digital skills. To apply please fill in the online form here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6491925/Solidarity-opens-Doors-2022
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be a rented flat in Manchester to be close to all our community programmes and the local amenities. We endeavour to find an accommodation that will have a private bedroom and shared bathroom, kitchen, and lounge. Volunteers will have many opportunities to interact with the other ESC volunteers hosted in England for a community feeling throughout the whole project.A weekly allowance will be provided for food and volunteers will be able to cook their meals. Any transport related to the project will be covered with public transport monthly passes or with a provision of bicycles
🎒 Leisure activities
Thorough training on working with vulnerable adults is provided to all our volunteers, and Leonard Cheshire staff helps volunteers during the induction process to understand each individual. Risk assessments ensure that volunteers are not asked to contribute outside of their capability or boundaries. Volunteers acquire a range of knowledge, skills and experience including a greater understanding of the issues affecting disabled people. They will gain improved interpersonal skills, the ability to interact with a wide range of people, and an understanding about the charity sector in the UK.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers aged 18 - 30, who have a genuine interest, a good sense of humour, and passion for working with people with disabilities. No professional skills are required, however it is recommended that volunteers have an understanding disability related issues, and some experience with volunteering. It is a requirement that the volunteers can carry a conversation in English and understand basic instructions plus that candidates are willing to proactively share with our customers their passions and skills.
Deadline: Application deadline: 19/09/2021
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.