Kith & Kids provides activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.
About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.
ELSP Shop volunteers
Flexible timings, Daily
We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our boutique charity shop in Chingford, E4.
Volunteers have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our members work experience placements within the shop. You will support our members will all aspects of working in a charity shop, including using the till and customer service and spend time with them to review the skills they have learnt at the end of each shift.
What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 20.
How much time?
There is no minimum commitment, however the more time you spend with our members the more you get to know them and are able to better support them.
What we can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses.
We'll also provide excellent training before you start and lots of helpful support.
By volunteering at our shop you will also:
What about training?
Volunteers must attend a training session and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.
This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and also gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.
Topics we cover include:
When do I need to come
We'll contact you to arrange training at a time that suits you.
Just sign up and you'll receive details of what to do next.
http://www.kithandkids.org.uk/volunteering-form.html
Minimum commitment level: Once a week
Start Date: 14-01-2022