At a Glance
- Tasks: Help organise fun events and activities for the community in Cardiff.
- Company: Dimensions, a supportive organisation for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Free online training, friendly support, and potential expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities to choose activities that interest you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while meeting new friends and gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Friendly, organised, and passionate about supporting others.
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Do you love social events? Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our team across Cardiff in organising events, activities, clubs and fun drumming days! If you would like to make a difference and make new friends along the way, we would love to hear from you!
Activities will include:
- Attending and assisting with the logistics of events; this can include setting up, clearing down, selling raffle tickets and refreshments, directing traffic and helping the people we support enjoy the atmosphere of the day
- Helping to arrange and attend friendship groups, coffee catch ups, creative craft sessions and much more
- Offering ideas for fundraising or fun things to do!
- Liaising with Dimensions Community Connections Officer
- Being there for company, friendship and fun to the people we support
You will have the flexibility to choose activities that are of most interest to you.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised and helpful
- Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism
- Friendly, enthusiastic and interested in others
- Passionate about supporting people
- Reliable/dependable and willing to volunteer regularly
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
- 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!
Volunteer Events Assistant (Cardiff) employer: Better Impact
Better Impact is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its volunteers, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in South Somerset. With access to free training and reimbursement for expenses, volunteers can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Join us to be part of a compassionate community dedicated to creating positive experiences for those we serve.
