Description
The Papworth Trust Centre in Huntingdon enables disabled people to try new things in a fun and friendly atmosphere, so they develop confidence and new life skills. The centre offers a variety of leisure activities and independent living skills with sessions including arts & crafts, gardening , music, exercise, drama, IT, cookery, work-skills, print and design, literacy and numeracy as well as trips out to go shopping or to the cinema.
We are currently looking for a volunteer to support our disabled clients in our ‘Active and Able’ sessions at One Leisure St Neots Sessions might include Wii Fit, armchair exercises, dance fit and Tai Chi.
Key tasks:
• Basic level of fitness
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Supportive
• Can work on their own initiative
Personal skills required:
• Basic level of fitness
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Supportive
• Can work on their own initiative
Benefits of volunteering:
• Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
• Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
• Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
• Meet new people.
• Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
• Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
• Day to day support from a designated member of staff
• Have fun!