Volunteers play a big part in Style Acre. As a volunteer you can develop your skills, gain experience in the charity sector and/or social care sector, build contacts and friendships in your local area, do something good and make a difference to local people with learning disabilities and autism and, of course, have fun!
If you would like further information on our volunteering and our volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
There are many ways you can volunteer with Style Acre, see our current volunteering opportunities below. If any are of interest please complete our expression of interest form at the bottom of the page and we will be in touch.
These are some of the most frequently asked questions about volunteering. If you want to know more or to discuss volunteering further, please get in touch, email community@styleacre.org.uk
A. Anyone, just as long as you follow our vision and values. If you’re under 18, you will need permission from a parent or guardian.
A. We don’t ask for a set amount of time or days. We work with you to find a role that works best whether it’s regular volunteering or a one-off event.
A. No, you don’t need specialist skills, but if you do have skills in a particular area, we can defiantly use them! Just let us know what you can do, and we will work with you to see how best we can use your experience.
A. Our volunteers will meet with the team they will be volunteering with who will complete an induction and any training needed specific to the area they are helping in. Other learning disabilities and autism training may also be available.
A. Our volunteers don’t get a salary, but we do pay reasonable expenses. Style Acre will reimburse you in respect of any expenses wholly, necessarily and reasonably incurred during your volunteering.
What can be claimed?
A. Yes, we have many opportunities for larger groups or corporate groups to come and volunteer across Style Acre. Get in touch to find out more, email community@styleacre.org.uk
A. You may still be able to volunteer, however it will depend on the volunteer position you want to do. As part of the volunteer induction, you will need to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring) check, and we would then decide on a case-by-case basis.
A. We will ask for two-character references before you become a volunteer and then we will carry out a DBS (Disclosure and Barring) check as you will be around people we support with learning disabilities and autism.
