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Title

Disabled Swimmer Supporter

Organisation

WeSwim

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Short Description

Do you enjoy swimming? Could you give time regularly to support people with disabilities to swim and be active in the water?
Volunteer with us and join a community of people making swimming more accessible.

What you will be doing

WeSwim are looking for motivated and caring volunteers who are keen to make a difference by working with the disability community in London.

Led by friendly volunteers, our dedicated pool activity sessions are a space in which people can use their time in the water as they wish. WeSwim is a safe space to be sociable, build confidence and become more active whether you're swimming or simply escaping to a welcoming and engaging environment. We’re dedicated to creating a sense of community that benefits swimmers and volunteers alike!

As a volunteer you will help swimmers achieve goals that they set, whether this be working on their swimming technique, improving confidence with existing skills, or just feeling comfortable in the water.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Teaching & Training,Sport & Coaching,Support Work,General and Helping

Skills & Attributes

Managing People, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

You do not have to be an elite swimmer, although being confident in the water is essential. We will provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training in working with swimmers with disabilities. You will also need to have a basic digital literacy - our rotas and sign ups are all online. The main quality we value in our volunteers is the ability to listen and respond to what the swimmers want to achieve. Our volunteers care about inclusivity, accessibility and community.

What is in it for you

100% of swimmers and 88% of volunteers report improved connection to community 100% of swimmers and 62% of volunteers report improved mental wellbeing Our volunteers have a strong sense of community, both with other volunteers and swimmers. Volunteers have also said that they feel more confident in the water, and that volunteering at WeSwim sessions has mental wellbeing benefits. This is a role where you will really make an impact on the lives of others. Thanks to our volunteers, our disabled swimmers are more active, socially engaged and confident in their abilities in and out of the water.

Time Commitment

Minimum 2 sessions / month (~3 hrs / month)

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Harriet Glanville

Role Address

Old Street EC1V 3AA - Tuesdays 7pm Hoxton N1 5FT - Thursdays 12:45pm We have availability in other locations in London as well should this be of interest/suitable for you.

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How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We are always working to make sure our clubs are accessible for swimmers and volunteers and we value volunteers who have lived experience of disability. WeSwim follows a social model of disability and we speak to people on a one-to-one basis to understand their needs.