Supporting People with Learning Disabilities.
Volunteers are an integral and valued part of the whole team here at Plymouth Highbury Trust.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Support a parent with a learning disability at meetings about their child or children within children services.
These meetings could be at the Early Help stages based at the school or Child in Need meetings when the parent would be working more closely with children’s social services or LAC Reviews, which are the Looked After Child Reviews that take place if the children are in foster care.
The support provided will allow the parent to prepare for the meeting, not feel alone, better understand information that is being shared and enable them to have their voice heard as well as have the opportunity to share their own valuable views.
The timeframe for this position can differ depending on the parent’s situation and your own – we always keep in mind your own commitments and what suits you. Generally, this role requires 1-3 hours a week unless you are only supporting a parent at a LAC Review every 6 months, in which case it could be less time required.
To find out more please email johanne.porter@plymouthhighburytrust.org.uk
Support women with learning disabilities attending our domestic abuse awareness course.
From helping with the role play, assisting to take notes, or stepping outside with one of the women who may be struggling with something covered in the course and just needs a little time out for example, this role is impactful and rewarding.
The course is 6 weeks long with sessions twice a week at 3 hours long. Please note you do not need to be at every session and a rota is developed for the volunteers, keeping in mind your own commitments.
To find out more please email johanne.porter@plymouthhighburytrust.org.uk
If you like loud and busy the social clubs are an ideal place to volunteer. The Orbit Club runs from 10.30am – 2.30pm every Monday and Thursday from the Crownhill Family Centre, you will need to like karaoke! Our disco is open every Tuesday and Friday from 6.30pm – 8.45pm at our premises at Highbury, this is a very busy club with up to 150 people attending, if you like lively this is the one.
Again situated at Highbury this service supports around 20 people per day to access community activities, we are looking for volunteers to support the staff team in enabling clients to participate in their chosen activities.
For further information on all volunteering opportunities please contact us on 01752 773333.
Training and on-going support is provided and you will not only be making a huge difference to individuals lives but will gain invaluable skills such as...
- Interpersonal communication
- Planning and organising
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- As well as an insightful experience within a social care setting
As we work with vulnerable adults you must be able to provide 2 references and consent to a DBS check at an enhanced level, you will also be required to attend certain mandatory training.