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Volunteer Buddy - Learning Disabilities

Croydon Voluntary Action, Volunteer Centre

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Do you have an interest in helping people with learning disabilities try new experiences and be part of the wider Croydon community?

As a Volunteer Buddy, you will provide weekly support to people with Learning Disabilities to take part in volunteering and various activities within local charities.

This may include taking individuals to their volunteering role, ensuring that they feel comfortable and understand what they have to do. It may also include staying with them on their 1st couple of sessions. You will also liaise with them to find out how their experience is going and if there are any issues that they need support with.

CVA is delivering this project in partnership with Croydon Mencap, they will provide expert advice and support throughout.

Ideal for individuals interested in carrying out supportive roles, those with an interest in providing real hands-on support to people with Learning Disabilities and those with an interest in community-based services. You'll need to show empathy and be able to build a friendly relationship while maintaining boundaries.

Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Support work

Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Initiative/Self Motivation, Time Management

Key tasks are to: * Work with the client to support them to achieve their goals * Establish and maintain contact with the client throughout the relationship * Complete supporting documentation and end of support report for each client seen * Support clients to engage with new activities * Attend meetings with the client (as and when under a mutual agreement) * Be self-motivated and use your initiative * Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times * Attend training, three-way review meetings and support sessions

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Further location details may be provided below.

Mary Lawrence

Team Croydon Shop, Unit 32, Centrale Shopping Centre, North End, Croydon

CR0 1TY

Within the LB of Croydon

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