At a Glance
- Tasks: Be a social buddy, enjoy drinks and chats at the pub with a new friend.
- Company: Dimensions, supporting autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Free online training, support from staff, and potential expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Flexible volunteering hours and a chance to gain valuable experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while having fun and enjoying folk music together.
- Qualifications: Friendly, enthusiastic, and comfortable chatting with diverse individuals.
Are you a social butterfly who likes meeting new people? Do you enjoy the buzz and atmosphere of your local pub? A gentleman we support in Chippenham would love to have a volunteer buddy to go to the pub with to enjoy a drink and a chat together. He also enjoys folk music so it would be a bonus if you share this interest also! If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!
Activities will include:
- Having regular phone or video calls with your buddy
- Providing chat, company, friendship and fun
- Going for drinks at the pub, and socialising together in other local spots
- Being open to enjoying your buddy’s love of folk music
We are looking for someone who is:
- Comfortable with using either phone or video calls (eg Teams, Zoom)
- Friendly and enthusiastic
- Happy to chat about shared interests
- Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism
- Reliable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be agreed)
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, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed as agreed
- 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 Pub Buddy in Chippenham employer: Better Impact
Dimensions is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its volunteers, offering a supportive and friendly work culture in Chippenham. Volunteers can enjoy flexible commitments while gaining valuable experience in the social care sector, alongside access to extensive training resources and reimbursement for reasonable expenses. By joining us, you not only make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism but also have the chance to forge lasting friendships and engage in enjoyable activities like pub outings and folk music.
