Opportunity
We are looking for volunteers who can join our Me Time groups on weekdays for a few hours to support with our activities.
Our Me Time service provides local people with a learning disability the chance to learn through activities - indoor and in the community - have fun, and make new friends during the week.
The role would involve supporting us with our activities during the day. We have lots of different activities, these could include:
Gardening
Arts and crafts
Bowling
Cooking
Physical activity
Technology skills sessions
Poetry
And lots more!
You don’t have to have experience in any or all of the sessions we run, just willing to keep an open mind and a friendly attitude.
When do I need to be available? The role is flexible, if you can only give us a few hours a week on certain weekdays we would really appreciate it. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
As a weekly activity support volunteer, you will need to provide us with two references and a DBS. By volunteering with us you will be helping local people with a learning disability have fun, learn new skills through activities, and you will be making a huge difference!
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk
What skills do I need?
As a Mencap activity volunteer you will be:
Friendly and approachable
Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
Reliable and patient
Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.
As a Mencap activity volunteer you will:
Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life to people at the Me Time community group
Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
Meet new people
Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued
Posted for
The Royal Mencap Society
Interests
- Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
- Disability
- Environment/Outdoor
- Gardening
- Reading
- Well-being
Activities
- Art and Creativity
- Befriending/Support
- Cooking and Catering
- Crafting & Repairing
- Gardening
- Practical Skills
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 16/01/2026
End Date: 01/12/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
Mencap Me Time
Llanfyllin
SY55 5DD
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