Jigsaw Volunteer

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Role Description

Jigsaw is a sports and social group for young disabled people, based in Bury. Being a Jigsaw volunteer means lots of things, but it mainly means being helpful to everyone in the group. You may be asked to push somebody in a wheelchair or assist someone with walking difficulties to their seat. You might help by cutting up somebody’s food for them or by helping someone to work out the right money to pay for drinks.

On a sports outing you may need to help someone use gym equipment or play football and encourage and support others too. If in doubt, just ask the person you are with if they need any help. On every outing, the Group Leaders will always be there to guide you.

Type of Activity: Ongoing

Suitability: Suitable for 16 and 17 year olds, Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Flexible

Availability: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening

Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes

Role Location: Around the Borough of Bury

Ward: Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

Gain experience of working with Disabled people.

You will receive

Induction and training, Travel expenses, Food expenses

Inclusion Statement: Jigsaw is a sports and social group for young disabled people, based in Bury. Volunteering involves supporting our members on outings.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Befriending, Buddying and Mentoring, Sports and Coaching, Support Work, Social and Sports outings.

Skills: Other (please specify), Ability to support and make conversation with a variety of people.

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