Department:
Volunteering
Position:
Volunteer
Town/City:
Birmingham
Salary Details:
0
Advertising End Date:
30 Sep 2025
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
0

Job Advert

We are a busy team delivering the Supported Internships programme at Mencap. The programme is based around employment for young adults with learning disabilities between the ages of 16 and 25. We help people to develop skills for work in a employment setting and build their confidence.
 

What will you be doing? You will be helping to promote social skills and reducing social isolation by supporting people to enjoy activities out and about in the community, such as: 

  • Going to a local café 

  • Browsing the shops 

  • Going for a walk 

  • Going to the cinema 

  • Supporting a hobby 

  • Creative activities 

  • Sports activities 

 

Benefits

Volunteering in this role is a great way to make a difference to someone’s life, supporting their wellbeing and enriching their life. Days and times will be arranged between you, the volunteer manager and the people we support and will be flexible to work around your other commitments. 

About Mencap

 Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. 

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. 

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team. 

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: [email protected] 

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