Social Lights Volunteer (Adult Social Care)
To help people with varying support needs, such as learning disabilities, autism, or mental health difficulties, and other particular barriers, to access their community and build confidence along the way. SUITABLE FOR WE MODULE
Volunteers will be matched with a client, and will meet up at a public space, whether that be a coffee shop, library, community centre etc, and spend time getting to know them and supporting them with whatever activities they would like to do. The schedule of meet-ups will be decided by volunteer and client, and can be flexible to suit your needs (e.g. 1 hour per week, varying days/times each week). We aim to match people based on what interests they have, to give volunteers a chance to share their skills and interests with others. Whether it is going for a coffee, or a walk, an event or an activity, every little meet up has such a positive impact.
We currently have volunteers who take part in a range of activities including playing pool at a local venue, going to the cinema, meeting for coffees, go to Friday Friends club, attend a weekly craft club, attend a running club, going swimming, walks in the park, supporting at the gym (for confidence), badminton, etc. There is a range of activities and groups that people access. Some clients require support with travelling (e.g. volunteer getting the bus or taxi with them).
Volunteers are not required to give lifts using their own car, and are not required to enter client's homes. All out of pocket and travel expenses incurred during volunteers hours will be subsidised by Catalyst. Catalyst will provide each volunteer with a DBS check, free of charge.