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Centre 404
Centre 404 is a local community charity in North London that offers friendly, reliable and person-centred support to people with learning disabilities, autism and their families. It was founded in 1951 by carers of children with learning disabilities and continues to work towards building a community and a society where people with learning disabilities are valued and involved members of our…
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Description

We are seeking UCL students who love the water to join a rewarding initiative, supporting adults with disabilities in their regular swimming sessions. Volunteers will accompany service users and their support workers to the swimming baths, providing encouragement and companionship in the water. The role will help service users experience the freedom and independence they find in the pool.

 

Duties

To accompany service users in the pool. To share the joy of the water.

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Service users (with support workers attending poolside)
Training
Volunteers will be introduced to all service users by staff. They will be given time to get to know the service users.

Time commitment

1-2 hours weekly/fortnightly (A rota will be set up)
Application deadline

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UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.