Volunteer Social Buddy  ( Woodley)

Do you enjoy meeting new people?   
  
We are looking for a friendly volunteer who would like to spend time with a lady we support in Woodley! 

  "Hi! I live in Woodley and I am supported by Dimensions. I enjoy going for coffee or lunch, and I would love a buddy to come along with me!”  
  
If you would like to make a difference we would love to hear from you!   

Activities will include:  

• Sharing your time and providing company. The lady we support isn’t talkative but enjoys company  

• Enjoying coffee, cake or lunch together  

• Visiting local coffee shops and lunch spots 

 We are looking for a volunteer who is:  

• Friendly, enthusiastic and good company   

• Happy to spend time in the community  

• Comfortable spending time with people with learning disabilities and autism.  

• Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be discussed)  

 A DBS check and two-character references will be required for this role.   

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:  

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.  

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:  

•  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!