Disco Volunteer

Midland Mencap is a charity that works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with learning disabilities and additional needs.

Volunteering with Midland Mencap is an opportunity to make a positive difference, have a great time and help us achieve our vision.

People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that everyone has the right to have fun and feel safe.

We are looking for volunteers to help create a happy atmosphere at our bi‑monthly disco for people with a learning disability based in the Walsall area!

At our bi‑monthly disco, we want everyone to feel welcome, included and to have a great time.

• Be a friendly face for our attendees, chatting and helping them get involved and have fun.
• Meeting and greeting attendees.
• Supporting the preparation and serving of hot and cold drinks.
• Helping set up the room and equipment, and tidying up at the end of the night.
• If you would like to help DJ, you can use our equipment (laptop and lights), talk on the microphone and play music.

• A lively and friendly personality to ensure a happy atmosphere.
• Acceptance of people who may be different to you.
• Happy to chat.
• If wanting to DJ, ideally you will have some experience playing music in public using DJ music apps on our laptop.
• Confidence to talk to the room using the microphone.
• Willingness to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap.
• Good time management skills and reliability.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required by all successful applicants.

• Pelsall Community Centre, Station Rd, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4BQ
  
• One Thursday evening every two months, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and their family carers.
• An induction and settling‑in period.
• Any training and development that is needed.
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience.
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team.
• Support within your role.
• Any out‑of‑pocket travel expenses.
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution.
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great.
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV.

For more information or an informal chat, call  and speak to someone about how volunteering could work for you.