NEXT-STEP need a Befriending volunteer to befriend a 39 year old person with impaired mobility in Simonsbath, who is isolated due to geographical location. You can give them a chance to get out, attend hobbies/interests . This suits a friendly, outgoing and caring person. No age limit NEXT-STEP also want an activity volunteer who will support a 14 year old boy to do activities out in the community, such as visiting steam trains or garden centres during holidays and possible weekends. 2-3 hour sessions. 15+ NEXT-STEP require support volunteers, who can support Young Carers across the county on a 1:1 basis. Help them to build confidence and self esteem, or have a break or time out from their caring responsibilities. This is a chance for them to have fun and access activities they otherwise won’t. Weekly fortnightly or monthly basis 1-2 hours. Training given to the volunteer, expenses paid, no age limit NEXT-STEP are looking for support volunteers, who provide support in staff supervised groups, to individual adults with learning disabilities, to enable them to work alongside their peer group in a range of activities, e.g. gardening, catering, recycling, etc. This will enable them to enter into paid employment in the long term. Full training and support given, all expenses paid. 16+
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