Organisation Name:
The Snappy Trust
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Disability Services
Local Community
Location of voluntary activity:
Applefields School, 140 Bad Bargain Lane, Tang Hall, York, YO31 0PE
When are volunteers needed: Saturdays weekly from 10.30am - 3.30pm (Children’s session)
And/or:
Thursday evenings weekly from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (Young Adults session)
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Volunteering with Children & Young People
Role description:
The Snappy Trust is a small charity, based in York, dedicated to maximising the personal development of children and young people with wide ranging disabilities. We provide a community, rich in resources, that meet the needs of the children and young people who attend Snappy. Alongside this, we offer opportunities for them to explore new activities and gain life skills that may not be easily accessed elsewhere. Our wide mix of activities are designed to encourage personal growth and development. You can help by being a kind and welcoming face helping our staff deliver fun sessions including baking, arts and craft, sports and much more!
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Patience
Kindness
Listening Skills
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Work Experience
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
You will gain valuable training in safeguarding and disability awareness plus excellent experience working with children with wide ranging disabilities. You will also gain a profound sense of community and of joy in seeing the smiling faces of our children, many of our volunteers have gone on to become staff members.
How to get involved:
Please complete the application form and email it to us at volunteers@thesnappytrust.org. You can also email us for any more information.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2026