Organisation Name:
Shine21
Organisation's Cause(s):
Disability Services
Education & Learning
Location of voluntary activity:
Unit 1, Sutton Grange Farm, Sutton on the Forest, York, YO61 1EN
When are volunteers needed: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays - hours can be discussed with interested volunteers
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Education
Role description:
Purpose
We are looking for volunteers to help with the smooth running of our intervention communication and physiotherapy groups. This may include setting up the room ensuring the relevant resources are ready, supporting the children during the session and/or welcoming the parents and assisting them whilst their children are in a session. The position will require you to interact closely with young people with Down’s syndrome, intervention delivery staff and therapists. This is an unpaid position, undertaken on a voluntary basis.
Duties include the following;
• Support with the setting up of the intervention room ensuring the required resources and equipment is ready for the session.
• Support in the production of resources such as sight word matching boards and flash cards.
• Welcome families to the sessions and making parents a drink as necessary.
• Support the children to remain engaged and provide encouragement and support as needed during the intervention sessions.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Person specification
• Passionate about supporting children with Down Syndrome to advance their development and reach their full potential.
• An interest in the unique learning profile of children with Down Syndrome and how intervention is essential.
• Effective communication skills.
• Personal and friendly manner.
• Honest and trustworthy
• Proactive working with the ability to use own initiative
• Effective organisation skills
• All Shine21 roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Ability to work in accordance with Shine21 policy documents in particular safeguarding.
• Passionate about promoting positive awareness regarding Down Syndrome and the Shine21’s mission and objectives.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Skills in early intervention and children with Down Syndrome.
How to get involved:
Please email your CV and letter of interest to contact@shine21.org
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-01-2026