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We are busy team delivering the Supported Internships programme in your Birmingham. The programme is based around employment and leisure for young adults with learning disabilities between age 16 and 25. We help people to develop skills for work in a employment setting and build their confidence.
Skills
We prepare them for work, and help them improve their Maths and English skills in a classroom setting, as well as:
- Improving their confidence and communication skills
- Building on their social skills with each other and out in the community
- Keeping them inspired and engaged
The classroom sessions run from 10am - 4pm.
- Please apply for the role using the following link: https://volunteering.mencap.org.uk/opportunities/93567-classroom-and-community-mentor-volunteer-birmingham-2025-07-18
Job ID: 34248
Benefits
What You will be doing:
- You will support staff in the classroom with activities
- You will support learners to improve their Maths and English skills
- You will engage with learners, to improve their confidence and independence
- You will encourage learners to try new things and gain new skills
- Out in the community you will support staff to keep learners motivated and engaged
As a volunteer you will help Mencap staff deliver the classroom sessions assisting young adults to improve their skills and be a support in the community.
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 dont hesitate to get in touch with us:
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