We support people with a learning disability to achieve their potential and have the same opportunities as everyone else. If you have a few hours spare each month or perhaps each week and would like to get involved we would like to hear from you.
If you are:
- enthusiastic, sociable and out-going,
- practical in your approach to working with others, and
- interested in empowering others and transforming lives
Then get in touch
To support you, we will:
- facilitate your DBS check,
- provide a full induction,
- offer training opportunities where possible,
- reimburse expenses where appropriate, and
- support you with a reference where suitable.
Find out about our latest volunteer opportunities below:
Wednesdays
GOLD Social Club - Support people to take part in recreational activities (weekly, afternoons)
Cinema Club - Support people to go and see the latest film at the cinema (monthly, evenings)
East Kent Mencap’s Got Talent!
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
In September, people with a learning disability who access East Kent Mencap’s services across East Kent were invited to take part in the ultimate talent show in Sheerness – East Kent Mencap’s Got Talent! 47 members performed on stage, sharing with the crowd their talents in singing, rapping, dancing, comedy, signing to music, impressions, storytelling
East Kent Mencap puts people with a learning disability as the voice of the charity’s automated phone system
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
We have supported people with a learning disability to record East Kent Mencap’s new automated phone system and messages. Now, when anyone calls the charity, they will hear their voices. This is a small part of East Kent Mencap’s wider aim to ensure people with a learning disability are involved in the running of the
East Kent Mencap achieves Disability Confident Leader Status
Friday, 08 November 2019
We are very pleased to announce that East Kent Mencap has achieved the status of a ‘Disability Confident Leader’. This is the highest level achievable in the Disability Confident Scheme, which is run by the Department for Work and Pensions. The scheme was launched in November 2016 and aims to provide employers with the confidence
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Job Vacancy in Thanet – Senior Support Worker
Friday, 25 October 2019
Salary/Rate: £10.71 per hour Location: Thanet Hours: Full time, permanent contract Deadline: 29th November Job Description: East Kent Mencap offers high-quality personalised day services support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs throughout East Kent. Taking people’s preferences into account, daily activities could include taking service users bowling, to the cinema, to the gym, and to events
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