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Drop-in Volunteer: Speak Out Central

We are currently on the hunt from some volunteers to help support our weekly Speak Out Central drop-ins. 

Speak Out Central is a weekly drop-in for people with learning disabilities in the centre of Brighton, helping to prevent loneliness and social isolation. People get together over a cuppa at main office at the Brighthelm Centre between 2pm and 5pm every Tuesday. We aim to support people to be more involved in their local community and make connections with others at the drop-in and the wider community in the city. 

The role involves: 

  • To help facilitate weekly drop-in meetings with other volunteers and staff  
  • Work with people with Learning disabilities to become more independent and try new things away from the drop-in 
  • Support people with learning disabilities to develop supportive relationships and friendships 
  • Support people with learning disabilities to feel more confident accessing mainstream services.  
  • Attend induction training and ongoing training as required. 
  • To work independently as needed and adhere to the Speak Out Codes of Practice for Volunteers and Advocates at all times 
  • Support people in the decisions they make but not make them for them. 
  • To challenge discrimination and help people to have their rights upheld. 
  • To identify at risk clients and follow Speak Out’s safeguarding process if needed 

Download the full job description here: Drop-in Volunteer job description

If you think this sounds like you, please contact us on 01273 421921 or click on the link below, fill in an application form and email it to:  [email protected]  

Download a Volunteer Application Form*

*Please check the Other box, and specify that you are applying for the Drop-in Volunteer position.

 

Volunteer Self-Advocacy Group Supporter 

We are currently recruiting for a Volunteer Self-Advocacy Group Supporter to support people who come to the Link Group.  

The Link Group is a group of approx. 6 – 8 people with learning disabilities and one Speak Out staff facilitator who meet every two weeks on a Tuesday morning. We work with the Learning Disability Partnership Board, a group of LD providers and BHCC decision makers, to represent the views of the learning disability community in Brighton and Hove. We run surveys and consultations with the LD community to get their views on local issues and policy, as well as working directly with Council teams to design good policy and deliver accessible events. 

The role involves: 

  • Being available for 2 hours every other week to provide self-advocacy group support at Speak Out offices or an alternative venue in the community 
  • You will be present to support people in a group setting 
  • You may be required to attend the Learning Disability Partnership board quarterly 
  • You will adhere to Speak Out’s Code of Practice 
  • You may be required to help clear up at the end of sessions. 

Download the full job description here: Volunteer JD for Link Group support

If you think this sounds like you, please contact us on 01273 421921 or click on the link below, fill in an application form and email it to:  [email protected]  

Download a Volunteer Application Form*

*Please check the Other box, and specifiy that you are applying for the Volunteer Self-Advocacy Group Supporter position.