Dimensions Volunteering


Folk Music Volunteer Buddy

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, England

 

Are you a fan of folk music? Do you enjoy going to local gigs?

 

A gentleman we support in Chippenham absolutely loves folk music and would love to have a volunteer buddy to share this passion with!


“Hi - I live in Chippenham and I am supported by Dimensions.  I enjoy folk music and would love you to come to folk gigs and share this interest with me. I also enjoy meeting new people, especially at the pub!”

 

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:

  • Enjoying folk music together
  • Providing chat, company, friendship and fun
  • Going to local gigs together, going for drinks at the pub, and socializing together in other local spots

 

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Friendly and enthusiastic
  • Happy to chat about shared interests such as folk music
  • Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism.
  • Reliable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly (exact times/days can be agreed)

 

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, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
  • Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed as agreed
  • An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector

 

Want to apply for this role?

If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!