Purpose of role

Our Learning Disability Services host a range of evening activities to provide people with learning disabilities a safe environment to have fun and meet other people.  

These include a monthly Club Night, Pub Night and our weekly Friendship Group sessions at our Leeds office. 

Volunteers are required to support paid staff to ensure that customers are enjoying themselves in a safe environment  

Duties/activities

Volunteers are required to:  

  • Support with general tasks
  • Get to know the needs and issues of the group
  • Support people to have fun
  • Monitoring wellbeing and safety during activities, following organisational policies and risk assessments
  • Promoting independence and social inclusion while respecting personal choices and preferences
  • Helping individuals develop social skills and build friendships in community settings

Key skills/qualities a volunteer needs for this role

  • Friendly and Welcoming  
  • Great communication skills  
  • Ability to support people to have fun in a safe environment 

Requirements of role (checks and training)

We will provide all necessary training and support for volunteers to carry out and develop in their role. We also know volunteers will bring experiences, skills and knowledge that we, individually and as a team, will be able to learn from. The induction and training will include: 

  • Volunteer Induction Training (4 hrs)  
  • Safeguarding Adults and Children 

After training and induction, you will continue to receive ongoing support and guidance and regular supervisions. 

Travel expenses are covered by the organisation. A lunch voucher is also provided when working in the office. If out at external venues, costs for food up to £5 will be reimbursed.  

Time commitment required

The role is for 3-4 hours per week for an evening session. Volunteers can be welcomed to multiple sessions  

All roles are based at the Advonet offices, but some will require travel across Leeds.  

How to apply:

Interested people are invited to complete the Volunteering Enquiry Form, found by clicking on the button below. One of our friendly team will then be in contact with more information.

What happens next?

You will then be invited to an informal meeting where you will meet our Volunteer Coordinator and be issued with a Volunteering Application Pack. The informal meeting can be via phone call, Zoom/Teams or in-person.

Once we receive your completed Volunteer Application form, we will contact your specified Referees for a reference and conduct a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please Note – A DBS check is required for anyone working with vulnerable people – either paid or on a voluntary basis. We ask that you are open and honest with us from the very beginning and talk to us about any concerns you might have. Once these documents are completed, your induction training will begin.

Contact us:

Sarah Smith, Volunteer Coordinator – Learning Disability Services