Supporting people with disabilities in, Mickley Hall, UK
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About the project
Supporting people with disabilities in, Mickley Hall, UK
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
At Leonard Cheshire Disability, we value the role our Overseas Volunteers have in our services throughout the United Kingdom. Due to the length of the placements for overseas volunteers (12 months) volunteers have the opportunity to acquire a range of skills, improve their English, enjoy the best of British culture and life, and develop fulfilling working relationships with our residents, staff and local volunteers which often develop into long-term friendships.
💼 What the programme involves
Overseas volunteers help support our staff teams in providing an active, involving and stimulating environment for our residents. Through our overseas volunteers, disabled people in our care homes are able to access their local community services and social opportunities more easily and regularly, thus improving their independence and quality of life. This means that in their roles overseas volunteers are engaging in a wide range of activities both inside and outside the home.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will have their own bedroom and shared use of bathroom and lounge. Internet access is available within the main residential home. Three meals a day will be provided in addition to free access to snacks from the kitchen such as fruits, yogurts, salads, cold meats etc 24hrs and all bedding and towels are supplied. Pocket money will be provided monthly into a newly opened local bank account (£200 per month).
🎒 Leisure activities
Training/Skills development: Thorough training on working with vulnerable adults is provided to all our volunteers and Leonard Cheshire Disability staff help 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.
There will also be an opportunity to learn about the wider activities of the charity, for example our campaigning/lobbying activities and fundraising events.
⚠️ Requirements
French or belgian volunteer required
application deadline : 25-06-2018
Our main priority is making sure our volunteers have a genuine interest and passion for working with people with disabilities. Most volunteers we select have volunteer/study experience in a similar sector or personal experiences providing support to family/friends and want to learn more. This ensures that volunteers have a realistic idea of our placements and what it might be like living and working in a residential care home. As we work with vulnerable adults, we need to ensure that we select volunteers that are kind, patient and compassionate.
ℹ️ Additional information
any question? You want to apply? Contact the SVI at [email protected]
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
SVI_SVE_LCMH_UK
15/10/2018 → 14/10/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Mickley Ln, Sheffield S17 4HE, UK
GREAT BRITAIN
🌍 Location info
Local currency
United Kingdom Pound (GBP / £)
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.195652 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time
Local time: 21:52 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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