At a Glance
- Tasks: Spend quality time with a gentleman, enjoying outings and social activities.
- Company: Dimensions, a supportive organisation for 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 build lasting friendships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Friendly, reliable, and comfortable with wheelchair assistance; training provided.
Do you enjoy socialising and meeting new people? We are looking for a friendly male volunteer who would like to socialise with a gentleman we support in Kidderminster!
“Hi! I live in Kidderminster and I am supported by Dimensions. I enjoy trips to town, going for walks and playing with my remote control car in the park! I also like going to the pub and socialising out and about. I would love a buddy to spend time with!”
The gentleman uses a wheelchair and will need support to be pushed when out and about. 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 and enjoying fun trips out.
- Providing company, friendship and fun.
- Socialising together in the local area.
- Travelling together, either on public transport or driving if you have a car.
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly, chatty and a good listener.
- Happy to be out and about.
- Comfortable to safely push a wheelchair (training can be provided).
- Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be discussed).
- A driver is preferable but not essential.
- A male buddy is also preferable to complement our gentleman’s support base.
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 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!
