At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a gentleman for social club fun and escort him home.
- Company: Dimensions, supporting autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Free online training, support from staff, and potential expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Fortnightly commitment on Monday evenings; DBS check required.
- Why this job: Make a difference, gain experience, and build a meaningful friendship.
- Qualifications: Friendly, reliable, and comfortable with wheelchair assistance.
Do you enjoy meeting new people and have free time on Monday evenings? We are looking for a friendly volunteer to accompany a gentleman we support to attend his Monday evening social club and escort him home at 10.00 pm. The club is fortnightly, and the venue is a 5-minute walk away from his home in Kidderminster. 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:
- Sharing your time on Monday evenings (fortnightly) and joining a gentleman we support to attend his evening social club.
- This includes help with purchasing a drink and retaining a receipt.
- Escorting him home at 10.00 pm.
- The gentleman is a wheelchair user although self-propels most of the time.
- Being there for company, friendship and fun.
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly and enthusiastic.
- Comfortable with pushing a wheelchair when needed.
- Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Reliable and willing to commit to volunteer once a fortnight (on Monday evenings).
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!
We think you need these skills to ace Volunteer Evening Buddy
Friendliness
Enthusiasm
Communication Skills
Reliability
Commitment
Comfort with Wheelchair Assistance
Empathy
