Fylde Adult Disability Day Service – Activity Support Volunteers

Fylde Adult Disability Day Service – Activity Support Volunteers

Do you have a few hours available to commit to supporting activities at Fylde Adult Disability Day Services?

We are looking for Activity Assistants to help encourage and assist individuals to participate in activities.

Day services aim to support people with disabilities to regain/learn skills and confidence and help them to achieve their personal goals. Activities help to improve the health and wellbeing of the service users and give them an opportunity to socialise and carry out a range of meaningful activities.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic volunteers with a sense of fun to help engage our service users to take part in a range of different activities throughout the week. Volunteers should have the skills, knowledge and ability to help maximise the individual clients potential. Support from a volunteer can help make a difference in someone’s life, even if it’s just a smile.

Current activities we need volunteers for include:

Tuesday 10.30- 12.30 Ten-pin bowling at Tenpin Centre Blackpool

Friday 10.30-12.30 Fylde Sports– an energetic, fun-filled morning where everyone gets involved

We would also like to hear from volunteers who may have an interest in arts and crafts, music and dance, baking, gardening   or any other interest or skill they think they could support.

Before applying, please contact Sheena Bancroft, Locality Manager, stating Marquis Street Centre and the role you wish to apply for. 

Please email sheena.bancroft@lancashire.gov.uk.  

This volunteering role is subject to a DBS check. To qualify you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

• Applicants must be willing to go through an induction process with relevant background checks and an enhanced DBS check (This will be done free of charge)
• Once you have applied online one of our Volunteer Officers will be in contact to arrange your DBS

Tasks:

• Spend some time chatting to residents/service users, helping them to combat their feelings of loneliness
• Encourage them to take part in the activities and offer support where appropriate
• Help to brighten up their day
• Log your volunteering hours monthly online

Required Qualities:

• Have the skills required to support the activity.
• Be a good listener & communicator
• Be committed to providing a good and reliable service
• Have patience and understanding
• Be friendly & approachable
• Have a caring and empathic nature
• Able to follow guidelines and regulations
• Aware of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge of helping those living with dementia would be an advantage