Dimensions

Do you enjoy reading books and sharing stories?  
    

We are looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time and read newspapers or books to a gentleman we support with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.  *N* loves being read to and the company this brings.  He will really enjoy having a cup of tea with a new friend.      
  
If you would like to make a difference and make a great friend along the way, we would love to hear from you!     

 
Activities will include:  

• Reading Books and Newspapers to a gentleman we support.  
• Enjoying a cup of tea together. *N* communicates without words but loves listening to others.   
• Being there for company and friendship   

We are looking for someone who is:  

• Friendly, caring and enthusiastic.  
• Comfortable reading out loud and spending time with people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be discussed)    

  A DBS check and two-character references will be required for this role.     

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:    

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.    

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:    

• Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)  
• Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff 
• Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion    
• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector