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Form of workLocation: Southampton, Hampshire, England
Do you enjoy reading books and sharing stories?
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time and read newspapers or books to a gentleman we support with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. *N* loves being read to and the company this brings. He will really enjoy having a cup of tea with a new friend.
If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!
If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!
Activities will include:
- Reading Books and Newspapers to a gentleman we support.
- Enjoying a cup of tea together. *N* communicates without words but loves listening to others.
- Being there for company and friendship
Activities will NOT include:Personal care, medication or financial assistance.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, caring and enthusiastic.
- Comfortable reading out loud and spending time with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be discussed)
A DBS check and two-character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
- Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
- Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion
- An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
- Or contact Volunteering on 0300 303 9162 or volunteering@dimensions-uk.org for more details.
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