Volunteer Running Buddy

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Location: Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England

 

Do you enjoy running and keeping active?   

We are looking for a friendly volunteer to run with a gentlemen we support and help him train for a park run!  
 
“Hi! I live in Shepton Mallet and I am supported by Discovery. I would like a buddy to help me get fit, who enjoys running, and is a happy person to talk to.  I am an easy going and friendly chap looking for someone like minded” 
 
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: 

  • Running with and getting to know your buddy 
  • Arranging regular runs together, eg weekend park run 
  • Offering support, enthusiasm and friendly competition when running 
  • Providing friendship and fun 
            

We are looking for someone who is: 

  • Comfortable with and good at running 
  • Friendly, chatty and a good listener
  • Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism. 
  • Reliable/dependable and willing to commit to volunteer regularly 

  

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

 

What you’ll gain from being a Discovery volunteer:  

 
Discovery supports people with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live more independently at home and in the community.  

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 Discovery volunteer, please get in touch!

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