LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY

In the care home provided by Leonard Cheshire Disability in Alne Hall, near York, there are 28 permanent residents aged between 35 and 72, one room is used for respite care. There is also a day care service Monday – Friday for five people from the local community. Most residents use wheelchairs for mobility, they may have been born with a disability such as cerebral palsy or have developed a neurological condition such as multiple sclerosis or been involved in an accident. The purpose of the volunteers is to to provide our residents with independence and choice in the activities, both at Alne Hall and in the community. Tasks for the international volunteers will include mostly: • assisting residents with activities both inside and outside the home, such as with crafts, music, IT and social activities. • helping at meal times and with clearing up afterwards Participants will volunteer a maximum of 35 hours per week. A workday may not necessarily be during the daytime as some activities will take place in the early morning or evening. Also, day excursions may require the Participant to work longer hours than usually, but the maximum working hours can never exceed 35 hours per week.

TRAINING: Volunteers will receive a comprehensive training and induction programme. On arrival volunteers are given an Induction welcome pack, which outlines working hours, the name and contact details of the staff who are responsible for the volunteer and a brief outline of each resident.