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Job reference number:
GEVOL2506

Region:
West Sussex

Hours per week:
Flexible shifts are 4 hours per day up to 5 days per week.

Contract type:
Voluntary

Salary:
Voluntary role - Expenses paid

Brief outline of the role:

We’re excited to be launching a new Grace Eyre Hub in partnership with the 39 Youth Club – a welcoming drop-in space for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. As a Support Volunteer, you’ll help create a friendly and inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to try new things.

You’ll be supporting a variety of fun and meaningful activities depending on your interests – such as gardening, cooking, and arts & crafts – as well as offering a listening ear and general guidance to those who pop in. Whether you’re passionate about a particular skill or just love being around people, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference while building people’s confidence and skills.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

No applicant or volunteer will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.

 What will you get in return?

  • The chance to build confidence, self-esteem and make a difference
  • Be paid expenses
  • Training to support you grow and develop
  • Learn new skills/work experience/gain valuable charity experience
  • Be supported
  • Make good use of your current skills
  • Meet new people, be part of a team and make friends

Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees and undertake an (enhanced) DBS Disclosure.

Please apply by filling in an application form or alternatively by sending a CV and cover letter to recruitment@grace-eyre.org . Please state clearly which volunteering job you are applying for and the location.

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Closing Date: Rolling Deadline

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