Volunteer for VoiceAbility in Wakefield

Poundstretcher Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent charity is seeking passionate volunteers to support children and young people in care. This rewarding role allows you to make a meaningful impact by providing emotional support and companionship. As a volunteer, you'll engage in enriching activities that foster personal and cultural development, helping young individuals build confidence and feel valued. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, while enhancing your own skills and understanding of diverse experiences. This is a unique opportunity to give back and connect with others in a fulfilling way.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and living in the UK.
• DBS check required for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in care through companionship.
• Assist advocacy teams with administrative tasks and events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

About VoiceAbility

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website – www.voiceability.org .

Why Volunteer with VoiceAbility

Volunteering with VoiceAbility gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by helping others ensure their voices are heard and valued. The roles we offer are deeply rewarding and may challenge you in new ways. You’ll develop your communication skills, meet new people, and gain a greater understanding of others, while enjoying a sense of personal fulfilment along the way!

Whether you're looking to give back to your community, learn something new, or simply enjoy connecting with others, we’d love to have you on board!

Volunteer positions currently available in Wakefield

Our Independent Visitor Volunteers provide consistent and supportive relationships to children ad young people in care, offering emotional support, companionship, and guidance through shared activities and time together. The Independent Visitor plays a vital role in helping the young people build confidence and feel secure while enhancing their personal, social, and cultural development.

As an Independent Visitor Volunteer in England, you might:

• support the child/young person to experience enriching activities that contribute to their personal and cultural development
• engage in activities such as pursuing hobbies, meeting for meals, or socialising in a community setting
• listen to and support the young person, fostering a sense of safety and trust
• help the young person develop social skills and increase their involvement in their community
• develop a positive and lasting relationship, ensuring the young person feels valued and supported

Our service team volunteers undertake an administrative role that provides support to our advocacy service teams in a variety ofways.

As a service team volunteer in England, youmight:

support the local advocacy team asneeded, for example administrative tasks

drop off promotional materials at variouslocations

attend events with other staff or assist in organising small localevents

support staff with presentations

accompany advocacy staff onvisits

You will need to be over 18 years old and be living in the UK. Please note that the Independent Visitor Volunteers generally volunteer at evening and weekends due to the children’s and young person’s availability.

Safeguarding Commitment Statement

VoiceAbility are committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All Volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.

ED&I Statement

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact the Volunteering team for further options.