Volunteer at Hertsmere Mencap's lively Friday morning dance session (1 hour)

Volunteer at Hertsmere Mencap's lively Friday morning dance session (1 hour)

Long term role · 1 hrs/Week · Starting from 28 Mar 2025
Borehamwood, UK
AssistanceSocial contactMusic
Community & familyWellbeingPeople with disabilities

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Summary

We are looking for volunteers to help at our lively, upbeat and energetic dance session on a Friday morning from 10 -11am in Borehamwood (WD6).

Detailed description

Hertsmere Mencap is a small and active charity, supporting a membership of 250 children and adults with a learning disability along with their families and carers. Our mission is for people with a learning disability to be valued equally, listened to and included.


Our dance sessionsare run by Angie, our dance teacher and supported by volunteers.


Your main tasks are to:

Encourage the members to participate fully in the dance session and show enthusiasm

Help with setup and tidy up (minimal)

Make sure our members feel listened to and valued

Have fun!


You will be helping people with learning disabilities to feel less isolated, to feel part of a group and feel valued


We are looking for volunteers with good communication skills, empathy, patience and be ready to have a good time and feel inspired and rewarded.


All volunteers will be required to provide 2 references and complete a DBS check (paid for by Hertsmere Mencap) and we provide a range of training including Introduction to Learning Disabilities, First Aid and Epilepsy


Volunteering with Hertsmere Mencap is extremely rewarding. You will be giving back to the community and have a good time while doing so!

You will benefit by enhancing your communication skills and team work abilities.

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About Hertsmere Mencap

Hertsmere Mencap is a charity, offering support to over 200 learning disabled people (members) and their families living in Hertsmere.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our members and their families by reducing the risk of loneliness and isolation and providing our members with fulfilling activities that also increase their opportunities to socialise and make new friends.

We run a programme of daytime activities for (18+) Adults at a local hall in Borehamwood. Our activities are designed to focus on building confidence, independence and learning new skills. Our daily activities consist of arts &crafts, music, youth club and evening social club, a drop in coffee morning, drama and dance.

We run a holiday club for children (5-16) with a learning disability and their siblings, during school holidays (Summer, Christmas, and Easter) and provides a fun and stimulating experience, including activities and outings.