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Recreation Club Volunteer

  • VO30771

Description

Ability Shetland offers adults with disabilities the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities including swimming, badminton, bowls, football and much more. Volunteers join in and have fun helping our members enjoy their activities.

Organisation aims and objectives

Ability Shetland is a charity which provides direct support to children, families and adults with disabilities and additional support needs. Responding to identified needs, we run groups and clubs and provide individual support and information for individuals and the wider community. We help people to improve their physical abilities and enhance their personal, social and relationship skills. We aim to ensure that they have equal opportunities and avoid the loneliness and social exclusion, which often results from disability. To achieve these aims, we tackle the challenge of reaching people in all communities, many of whom are in remote, rural and island areas.

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Monday nights at 7pm fortnightly - Weekdays

Frequency and commitment details

Monday nights at 7pm fortnightly - Weekdays

Restrictions

Experience required: No formal experience, anybody that is enthusiastic, friendly and keen to help others and can work within a team.
Travel details: Clickimin Centre, Lerwick
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Yes
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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