something a bit different...volunteers wanted

**CHORLEY GIRL** · 03-03-2011, 08:46 AM

Hi everyone,

I have recently started a new job and got involved with a project involving adults with an intellectual disability. This project will develop, and the individuals involved will be moving into community houses. We are currently looking for volunteers, i know what you are saying, i'm busy enough, i haven't got time and maybe you haven't. However this could be useful if you are wanting a job in the care industry, or if you are studying, some people do this if they are completing there cert 3 in Disability to gain experience, maybe you are struggling to find work, voluntary work always looks good on your Resume.

You can volunteer for as many hours as you like, 1hr a week if you wish, it may be to support them with a particular activity, maybe a voluntary job they participate in or it may just be to accompany them on a walk. If you were to volunteer we would match you with someone you felt comfortable with and who felt comfortable with you, and there would be several meetings before you both went on activities together.

I am also looking for organisation's that may want a volunteer, many of our volunteer's would come along with a support worker/volunteer and would be guided through any tasks they were set. For example, we have quite a few people at present in the community working in libraries, Op shop's, delivering meal's on wheel's etc.

I would like to emphasise that you don't have to give up much time, as much or as little as you can spare. I did voluntary work when i was in the UK, not only was it rewarding but it looked great on my Resume when i applied for jobs here. If you are studying it would be great experience!

If anyone is at all interested or knows of anyone that is, please feel free to PM me with any questions.

Thanks Jo

**Nick11** · 03-03-2011, 09:12 AM

I'm up for that hun...have sent you a pm.
Nick
x

**CHORLEY GIRL** · 03-03-2011, 11:04 AM

Maybe should have put this in job's and careers? Don't know if you want to move it? Sorry guy's

Cheers:)

**Tyke** · 03-03-2011, 12:59 PM

Nah - leave it here and it will get more hits

I'm up for this

I ain't studying or wanting to work in this area of expertise but just think I'd enjoy a few hours a week helping.

Fishing / boat trips?????

I'll pm contact details.

I'm looking for a change in life at the moment.

My 5000th post and so glad it was a subject such as this:embarrassed::embarrassed:

**Sallyh** · 03-03-2011, 10:21 PM

I've shown your post to my DH who works for Disability SA and they have a volunteer service and I think there's a good potential for linking up with you - so he will put something together for the thread later all being well. xxx

**CHORLEY GIRL** · 04-03-2011, 08:04 AM

Thanks guys, congrats on the post Tyke and i can actually think of someone who loves to fish who i think you would be a great volunteer for.

Cheers Jo

**CHORLEY GIRL** · 06-03-2011, 07:31 AM

If anybody is thinking about this but not sure if it is for them,feel free to pm me and i can phone you to give you a bit more detail about the guys we support and the job role.

Cheers Jo:)

**CHORLEY GIRL** · 17-03-2011, 08:37 AM

Had a few positive replies to this post so thought i'd move it up:D
Thanks to everyone that's shown an interest

Cheers Jo x

**Tyke** · 23-03-2011, 04:04 AM

Well - I'm sat here filling in the usual forms for my new role as a volunteer and buddy to some lovely folk.:D:D

This looks to be a great scheme.

No pressure and you only have to give up a few hours a week / fortnight.

I'll give regular updates on my progress.