Speak Out Southwark peer volunteer
To support our team in Southwark we’re looking for volunteers with lived experience of a disability, learning disability and/or autism to co-produce the Thriving Together project to improve short break services for young people.
What does a Speak Out Southwark peer volunteer do?
As a Speak Out Southwark peer volunteer, you might:
- promote the project in the community, telling people what we do
- share your life experience
- help to plan and design the project’s work and resources
- join visits to short breaks services
- support Thriving Together at larger community events
By supporting people, I got to meet people from many walks of life and learn from their wisdom and experience.
What skills will I need?
We are looking for people aged 13 or over with skills in these essential areas:
- having a lived experience of learning disability and using short breaks, or caring for someone who does
- good communication skills
- working as part of a team
- reliability
- a commitment to the values of VoiceAbility
These skills would be helpful but are not essential for you to volunteer with us:
- a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- ability to use Microsoft Teams for online meetings, or willingness to learn
What will I get from volunteering?
As a volunteer you won’t be paid, but you will receive excellent training, paid expenses and access to our benefits programme.
- the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and gain experience in your role
- a chance to make a positive difference to people
- induction training and other learning opportunities that will help you in your role
- the opportunity to help us develop our volunteering work
- support from staff
- a reference if you complete over six months of volunteering
- reasonable expenses and travel costs in line with VoiceAbility volunteer policy
Volunteer
See Speak Out Southwark peer volunteer roles at VoiceAbility
If you prefer, email us at volunteering@voiceability.org.
You can also call 0300 303 1660.