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)
Living with Cystic Fibrosis
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Lee is 31 years old and regularly attends sessions at our Resource Centres in Thanet. On Tuesday 9th April, he delivered a talk to his peers and support staff at our Ramsgate Resource Centre about living with Cystic Fibrosis. With support from his keyworker, Fiona Wonford, and Mum, Annette, Lee stood in front of more than 20 people to explain what the disease is, how it affects him personally and the challenges he faces daily.
- Published in Individuals with a learning disability, News, Stories
Job Vacancy – 2 x Personal Assistants (NVQL3)
Thursday, 25 April 2019
Two part time Personal Assistants are required to support a 19 year old student with physical disability. This young man will be commencing a course at Canterbury college in September 2019 and will be living close by in student accommodation. He is engaging and sociable and requires support to further develop his independence and allow him to enjoy student life to the full. He enjoys films and music as well as Xbox. He will need support in undertaking some college assignments.
- Published in Jobs, News, Staff, Working with us
Job Vacancy – Assistant Finance Manager
Monday, 15 April 2019
Due to consistent success and exciting growth plans an opportunity has arisen to join an expanding Charity based in Thanet with operations in Herne Bay, Deal and Sheerness. This is an ideal role for an Assistant Accountant who is close to being fully AAT qualified and looking to step into a more managerial role. The successful candidate will have worked within a fast paced accounts department for a minimum of 2 years and has experience within all aspects of finance.
Job Vacancy – HR Assistant
Monday, 15 April 2019
Do you have experience of providing high quality administrative support and the ability to work using your own initiative whilst planning your own workload? If you are able to maintain accuracy when dealing with data, then this could be a wonderful opportunity for you to join our busy HR Team on a permanent basis.