Summer Scheme Volunteer (Belfast)
Available from 5 March 2025 to 31 August 2025
This volunteer role is to support the staff in the summer schemes to provide a stimulating and caring environment for children and young people. To encourage the children to try new experiences and have fun during their summer break. Having someone to support and encourage them can give children and young people the confidence they need to try new experiences and enjoy a wide range of activities. Providing an opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities can promote physical and emotional wellbeing, leading to increased confidence and self esteem.
When do I need to be available?
Summer schemes run throughout July/August. Monday to Friday, 9.30am until 3pm. The ideal commitment from a volunteer is a minimum of 1 week.
Where will I be volunteering?
The location of the Belfast Community Scheme will be: Mencap Centre, 5 School Road, Newtownbreda, BT8 6BT
What will I be doing?
- Support and contribute to the success of Mencap summer activity programmes for children
- Assist with providing a caring, and varied play-based environment
- Help facilitate a programme of care, learning experiences and summer fun
- Assist our Summer Scheme colleagues
- Assist in the delivery of a range of activities and new experiences
What skills do I need?
- Good communication skills
- Energetic, friendly and outgoing
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Calm and creative when engaging with children
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with summer scheme staff
What will I get out of it?
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the children we support
- Induction and training provided
- You will be able to develop new and existing skills in areas such as supporting children with a learning disability, communication strategies and inclusive play
- Out of pocket expenses paid
- Become part of a friendly and supportive team
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk