Social buddy volunteer
Location
Various (trips out in south London)
Expenses
Share will reimburse reasonable travel costs between TFL zones 1-6 and lunch costs up to £5
Hours required
We’re hoping to find volunteers who can give a commitment of 4-6 hours a month - the equivalent of one trip out.
Contact email
volunteering@sharecommunity.org.uk
Do you want to do something great for your community, whilst having a really fun time? We are looking for volunteers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to go on fun trips in the community.
About Share
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
About the role
We are looking for new volunteers to join our existing team of social buddies. Whether you are interested in joining our monthly programme of evening and weekend activities, organising your own trip out with one of our students, or supporting them to embark on new friendships by helping them to go out and socialise, we would love to hear from you!
We run all sorts of trips on a monthly basis, led by our students’ choices. Past trips have included a day trip to Paris, an overnight camping trip, climbing over the O2, white water rafting, clubbing, going to the theatre, visiting the seaside and much more. Signing up means you’ll meet a wide variety of people, both Share students and volunteers. You’ll work as a small team to make sure that each trip goes well and everyone has fun.
Your role may involve supporting our students to navigate the tube system, helping someone to buy a drink at the bar, or supporting them to do something fun like bowling. You may find that you are making sure that people get home safely, or that you are helping them to choose where they want to go for lunch. If you’re organising a trip with a student, you may liaise with parents and careers, book tickets, or pick someone up from their home. You’ll be helping our students to reach the individual goals they’ve set themselves, such as using money or using their mobile phone.
Commitment
You’ll sign up to one-to-one or group trips both in person or online where you will ‘buddy up’ with one of our studenst and have fun together! We’re hoping to find volunteers who can give a commitment of four to six hours a month.
Who we’re looking for
Our ideal volunteer is someone who is sociable, outgoing, and friendly, with a real sense of fun. You’ll need to be open minded and positive about diversity, whilst being reliable, proactive and organised. You should enjoy meeting new people, and exploring different places around London. You’ll need to be committed to building empowering relationships with people with learning disabilities and autism. No previous experience is necessary.
What do our current social buddies say?
'It was a real pleasure to spend the day with such nice people, in such a lovely place.'
'This whole project can be so empowering and potentially life changing.'
'I’ve found that I come home feeling really happy with a renewed appreciation for life.'
'I hope this project will continue to encourage new friendships and support networks.'
Why choose Share Community?
In 2023, Share was awarded the Investing in Volunteers quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. We were praised for our inclusive, welcoming, and flexible approach.
Previously, we also received a Best Practice in Volunteering Award from Lifetimes, an organisation that supports voluntary and community activity in Wandsworth. They were impressed by the support, training, recognition and reward that we give to our volunteers.
In return for you giving up your time for us, you can expect:
- A warm welcome into our organisation from our dedicated volunteering team.
- A full-day training for all new volunteers to give you confidence in your role.
- Ongoing support, and ‘top-up’ training from staff including topics like: Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, and Makaton.
- An opportunity to develop new skills and add to your CV.
- A reference for your time with us.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses within TFL zone 1 – 6.
- £5 towards lunch, or a free lunch in our onsite canteen at our Clapham Junction site (if volunteering for more than four hours a day).
- Invitations to all our events such as: our garden parties, away days, Christmas parties and our student awards ceremony.
- The opportunity to have your say in our annual volunteer survey.
- A genuine opportunity to make a difference and become part of a community.
New performing arts group launched
Thursday, 17 Oct 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new performing arts group at Share. This exciting initiative will provide an empowering platform for our students to express themselves, explore their creativity and most importantly, have fun. Each Tuesday, we’ll be hosting weekly sessions with our friends at Battersea Arts Centre. These sessions will be guided by our students’ own interests and ideas, making it a truly personalised experience.
Activities will include singing and dancing, with a dash of slapstick comedy, all designed to embrace the joy of being silly! Having a good laugh helps us let our guard down and build confidence.
We’ll start off by watching classic comedy routines, from Mr Bean to Laurel and Hardy, and whatever else our students find hilarious. With their input we’ll put our own twist on things, creating parodies and original comedy sketches that showcase their unique sense of humour.
In the future, we’re looking forward to putting on our very own performances, so watch this space!
Sports day at Share Vauxhall a hit
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024
We do love a sports day! Last month we enjoyed a fun-packed inclusive event at our Vauxhall site where students and staff got involved with exciting activities like basketball, football, hockey, and tennis. We also had fun with some parachute games, trying to balance a ball on top of the parachute and running underneath it. And students competed to see who could throw a bean bag the furthest and raced to collect items in a hula hoop challenge.
When it was time for a break, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch courtesy of our talented chefs and catering students at the Share Community Café. It was the perfect way to recharge before jumping back into the action.
Huge thanks to coach Marvin at the Black Prince Community Trust who helped make the basketball sessions so much fun, encouraging our students to get stuck in, it was great to see them giving their all and cheering each other on.
One of the great advantages of having a site at the Black Prince Trust is the use of their excellent sports facilities, and we look forward to hosting more sports events in the future.
Sports volunteer
Location
Share Vauxhall, Black Prince Trust, Beaufoy Walk, SE11 6AA
Expenses
Share will reimburse reasonable travel costs between TFL zones 1-6 and lunch costs up to £5
Hours required
We’re looking for people who are happy to support for one day per week, from 10am – 3pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We hope that, in order to give our students stability, volunteers can commit to the role for at least three months.
Contact email
volunteering@sharecommunity.org.uk
Contact telephone number
07859 738803
We need volunteers to join our Sports classes to engage with students, help them build confidence, and progress towards their goals. You’ll support disabled people to achieve their full potential and increase their self-confidence. Our students welcome volunteers into their sessions with open arms, and we can guarantee you’ll get a real buzz from doing such a rewarding role.
We’re looking for volunteers to support our Sports classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at our site in Vauxhall.
About Share
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
About the role
Do you feel that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in sports? At Share Community we provide inclusive sports activities for our students three days a week, so why not come and support our students to gain confidence and improve their skills through the fun of playing a variety of sports? We have tried basketball, cricket, pickleball and more! If you would like to run a sports session or come and support our students, then please get in touch.
Commitment
We’re looking for people who are happy to support for one day per week, from 10am – 4pm, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We’re also happy to hear from people who can offer half-days, or fortnightly volunteering. We hope that, in order to give our students stability, volunteers can commit to the role for three months.
Who we’re looking for
Our ideal volunteer will:
- Have a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be patient
- Be friendly, warm and supportive of people
- Have good listening skills
If you have any experience of teaching, that would be a bonus, but it isn’t essential, and full training will be given.
Why choose Share Community?
In 2023, Share was awarded the Investing in Volunteers quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. We were praised for our inclusive, welcoming, and flexible approach.
Previously, we also received a Best Practice in Volunteering Award from Lifetimes, an organisation that supports voluntary and community activity in Wandsworth. They were impressed by the support, training, recognition and reward that we give to our volunteers.
In return for you giving up your time for us, you can expect:
- A warm welcome into our organisation from our dedicated volunteering team.
- A full-day training for all new volunteers to give you confidence in your role.
- Ongoing support, and ‘top-up’ training from staff including topics like: Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, and Makaton.
- An opportunity to develop new skills and add to your CV.
- A reference for your time with us.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses within TFL zone 1 – 6.
- £5 towards lunch, or a free lunch in our onsite canteen at our Clapham Junction site (if volunteering for more than four hours a day).
- Invitations to all our events such as: our garden parties, away days, Christmas parties and our student awards ceremony.
- The opportunity to have your say in our annual volunteer survey.
- A genuine opportunity to make a difference and become part of a community.
Share students enjoy sports day during 'fun week'
Tuesday, 30 Jul 2024
Our students had a fantastic time at Clapham Common recently, enjoying a sports day in the summer sun organised by our wonderful next-door neighbours, Brand Brewery.
Students got involved in activities including balancing bean bags, hula hooping, egg and spoon races, tug of war, football, catch the water balloon, musical statues, and even some cheerleading. We wrapped up the day with an awards ceremony where students received gold medals and certificates.
The sports day was part of what we call 'fun week', a time to celebrate our students' progress and achievements. We do this twice a year when we reflect on everything that's been learned over the previous six months and present students with portfolios consolidating all their hard work.
The day that was filled with energy and laughter and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A huge thank you to Brand Brewery for their support.
SEN Tutor (bank staff)
Contract type
Bank staff
Salary
£19.44 per hour (£17.35 per hour, plus £2.09 in lieu of annual leave)
Working hours
Our daily teaching hours are 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday (11am start on Tuesdays)
Location
Share Clapham Junction, Share Tooting, Share Brixton
Contact email
hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk
Contact telephone number
020 7924 2949
We are looking for experienced SEN tutors/teachers to join our bank staff and teach adults with learning disabilities and autism. You’ll step in to teach our independent living, employability, digital skills and English and Maths sessions when our teachers are on annual leave or unwell. Additional classes available include arts and crafts, music, horticulture and catering. Our classes run from 10am – 4pm each day at our training centres in Clapham Junction, Tooting or Brixton. Work is offered on an 'as-needed' basis, and is normally booked in advance.
About us
At Share, we’re passionate about supporting disabled people to set their own goals for learning and life, and then helping them to achieve their aspirations. The majority of our students are people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We offer a range of training, employment, personal development, and leisure opportunities. We won the prestigious Employer of the Year award at the Wandsworth Business Awards 2019. We also hold the Investors in People gold accreditation and we are accredited by the National Autistic Society.
Main responsibilities
- To teach independent living, employability, digital skills and/or English and maths courses to adults who have a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and/or ill mental health
- To teach a range of topics such as using iPads, using the internet, money handling, employability, travelling independently, relationship management, health and wellbeing
- To follow the lesson plans provided
- To provide feedback at the end of the day regarding student progress
- To gather evidence of work that can be put into student portfolios
- To work within a framework that values diversity and the individual qualities of each student
- To work in line with our values
Person specification
We are looking for somebody who:
- Has experience in training or teaching - a teaching qualification would be desirable
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills
- Has the ability to motivate and support students
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate positively and in a non-discriminatory way to disabled people from a range of backgrounds and communities
- Is reliable, with good time management
- Is able to explain tasks and procedures clearly and simply
- Has personal flexibility and the ability to work in a way that is adaptable and focused on the needs of each individual student
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK. If you have a disability and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please call us on 020 7924 2949.