Community Workshop Volunteer

We are looking for 2 - 4 volunteers to work on a rotation basis at our weekly Everybody Dance session at Plungington Community Centre every Wednesday from 9:45am – 11:05am. Sessions are co-delivered by a Trained Dance Leader with a learning disability, supported by a non-disabled Dance Artist and are open to adults of any ability or disability.

The Community Workshop Volunteer will support the Dance Artist & Dance Leader who co-lead the session by providing the following support:

- Checking the attendance register, managing money/payments & receipts.

- Helping to set up the room.

- Welcoming and inducting/on-boarding new participants, ensuring they have necessary paperwork.

- Answering questions from participants and parents / carers.

- Offering encouragement & support to all participants so they can join in as much as they want to.

What skills do I need?

Essential:

- Enhanced DBS check. (DanceSyndrome can arrange this if you don’t have one).

- Empathetic, patient & kind

- Intuitive & personable

- Excellent communication skills

Desirable:

- Working with people with learning disabilities.

- Previous experience of working/volunteering in a small charity/social enterprise.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

We will work out a rota for the volunteers when we have everyone's availability so that they will not have to attend every Weds but will provide cover between them.

Where does this role take place?