Volunteers Required

Would you like to be a Volunteer for Ridleys?

Contact Us

In the first instance please contact the Volunteer Centre and an advisor will arrange an appointment for you with a staff member at Ridleys who will discuss what opportunities are available and arrange an appointment for you to visit our centre.

If you are interested in any other volunteering, please visit the website www.do-it.org.uk where there is a list of opportunities available in Plymouth.

Background on Ridleys

Based at Belgrave House, Mutley Plain, Ridleys is open 9.30 – 3.00 Monday to Friday and provides a drop-in service and learning opportunities for adults with Learning Disabilities.

The work is varied and could include any of the following: -
Supporting people to learn new skills through workshops or 1:1 work
Assisting individuals with reading letters, searching the internet or making telephone calls

Answering enquiries about services available to adults with Learning Disabilities and supporting people to search for new services.

Supporting individuals to be more independent

Ideally, volunteers are asked to commit to at least 1 session a week in the morning or afternoons. This would be in addition to attending a Learning Disability Awareness Course and further training if necessary. Full training will be given and expenses reimbursed.

You would need to be familiar with the use of computers, have good communication skills and be committed to enabling people. A criminal records Bureau check will need to take place before any volunteer role commences.