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At White Lodge, we are always pleased to hear from enthusiastic individuals who are able to volunteer their time and skills. Whether it's driving, admin, or community events, we would love any help you can provide.

For more information: Call 01932 567131 or email reception@whitelodgecentre.co.uk 

All volunteers are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level and mandatory Safeguard Training.

Please note: We are unable to accept under-16-year-olds working directly with our service users, and in some instances, the age could be higher. 

Play and Youth Clubs

• Play & Leisure Activities – we run a number of evening, weekend and holiday activities for young people and are looking for volunteers to help
• School Summer holidays including Easter, Christmas and half term

Monday to Friday during the holidays and weekend, 9.30am - 4.45pm (Play) and 10.30am - 5.45pm (Youth), not necessarily required to do all days. 

Tasks include: support worker tasks: personal care, play activities, including day trips and centre-based enriching activities.

To create an enabling environment which creates opportunities for children and young people with neurodiversities and physical disabilities. Full training is provided for volunteers.

Please note: All candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please let us know if you're on the DBS update service in your application.

Play and Youth Clubs Driver

During School Easter and Summer holidays, as well as one Saturday every month during the hours of 9am - 5pm.

Tasks include transporting children, young people, and colleagues on trips. To transport toys and equipment to different locations.

Criteria:

• You must hold a valid driver’s licence, including D1. As we are a charity, we come under section 19; therefore, we need to have at least 1 member aged 21 or older. Full CB for 2 years, no payment and no medical conditions. (For those who have a D1, it means they have the entitlement to drive for "hire & reward")
• Minimum of one year’s experience driving passengers

Training opportunities:

• Midas (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme)
• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Emergency first aid at work
• Manual Handling

Please note: All candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please let us know if you're on the DBS update service in your application.

Support Worker in Adult Services

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers Monday to Friday. To provide general help to our staff team in supporting adults who have various disabilities.

Tasks include assisting with a variety of activities, including cookery, discussion groups, art and craft, and music. At times, you may be asked to run a session for short periods if the staff member is called away. 

Ideally, we need people who would be willing to help with personal care and assist people with their lunch, but this is not essential.

Please note: All candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please let us know if you're on the DBS update service in your application.

18-25's Weekend Service

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to support young adults with physical disabilities, neurological conditions and/or learning disabilities within our weekend provision.

Tasks include facilitating a variety of activities for young people, both on-site and in the community. Ideally, we need people who are willing to help with personal care and assist with lunch, but this is not essential. Someone with a D1 driving license who is willing to drive our young people on community trips would be an added bonus. 

Please note: All candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please let us know if you're on the DBS update service in your application.

Fundraising Events Volunteer

We want to take White Lodge to our community by raising greater awareness of who we are, where we are, and what we do. To achieve this, we are looking to build a bank of enthusiastic volunteers who can represent White Lodge at local fairs, fetes and other fundraising events.

Tasks include: We will need people to help us set up and run promotional stalls, hold a bucket for collections, and cheer and encourage our brave participants in events like the London Marathon or the Superhero Tri.

We'll supply the promotional T-shirts and materials, but we need manpower to help deliver our presence. We don't expect you to commit to all events; attending a handful would make a big difference. Once you are on the bank of volunteers, we'll contact you regularly to let you know what events we need help with. It's fun, and you don't need to commit regularly.

Can Collectors

Did you know that on average, one collection placed in a local shop or business will accumulate £41 in loose change?

We are looking for volunteers to help us increase the number of collection cans in the community - not only do they raise vital funds, but they also raise immeasurable awareness. If you can find time to place 10-20 cans in your community, replace them, and bring the full cans to White Lodge 2 to 3 times a year, we would love to hear from you.