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Volunteering with us

Working closely with our paid staff team, volunteers are pivotal in the delivery of our services at Disability Equality. All our volunteers have personal experience of disability and therefore have an understanding of the issues service users bring into the organisation.

How will I benefit from being a volunteer?

There are a variety of benefits you can gain from volunteering with us, including:

  • meeting new people and making friends
  • helping to improve your community and making a difference
  • gaining valuable experience
  • learning new skills
  • building your confidence and self esteem

This is what one of our volunteers says about their volunteering experience with us:

“I have been volunteering for 10 years with Disability Equality. When I first started in September 2000, I wasn’t that confident because of the hospital treatment I’d had in the past. But over my time here I have gained more confidence and learnt new skills. I also enjoy coming to Disability Equality because it keeps me busy and I have been able to meet lots of different people, which I like doing. Disability Equality has also helped me to get involved in other volunteering opportunities elsewhere too.” – Mick, 30

What do volunteers do?

Disability Equality (NW) volunteers support our services in a number of roles: reception duties, assisting people to complete benefit forms, providing advice and information, volunteer buddy, being just a few examples. Our volunteer roles do vary from time to time so it is always worth getting in touch to find out what is available.

Will I receive any support and training while I volunteer with you?

 Yes. In return for your commitment as a volunteer with us, we will:

  • provide a clear description of your volunteer role and responsibilities
  • provide an induction on the work of our organisation and training to meet the responsibilities of your role.
  • offer supervision to assist you in carrying out your volunteer role
  • reimburse ‘out of pocket’ expenses whilst carrying out your volunteer duties
  • provide adequate insurance cover for you whilst carrying out your volunteer role

How do I apply to become a Disability Equality volunteer?

You can either contact Joe Cobb (Volunteering Co-ordinator), by telephone on 01772 558863 or send an email to joe@disability-equality.org.uk

 

 



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Page Created: Thu 13/01/11 by Mel Close, Last Updated: Tue 15/03/11