This is part of our project for young adults to develop skills for
work, further education and independent living.
Support our participants who have autism or a learning-disability to
gain these skills in their shop.
Join our group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers in our Kith & Kids charity shop in Enfield. Volunteers have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our participants' work experience placements within the shop. You will support our participants with all aspects of working in a charity shop, including using the till and customer service and spend time with them to review the skills they have learnt at the end of each shift.
At the shop you will be paired with one of our participants with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to complete the job/role they have been given for that specific day and encourage them to practice their social skills by interacting with the public in a polite and friendly manner. You will also encourage them to work as part of a team and engage socially with staff and volunteers present in the shop. You will build their confidence and encourage them to take on new challenges.
Having a job and being independent are all things we often take for granted. For people in the ELSP group these things are hard to achieve without support.
Training "It was great to see how much the members of the group could do
with just a bit of support. They really started to gain confidence
with the different tasks, and the customers".
Jim (46, software developer)
Sessions take place at the Kith & Kids Shop in Enfield on:
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10.00am to 6.00pm
(You don't need to be with us for all 5 days, or all day; a few
hours each week would be really helpful).
We are always keen to meet volunteers interested in joining the
group.
If you would like to join us and support our participants in their shop, then we'd love to talk with you.
Just Sign Up below and we'll be in touch.
Please note minimum age for Kith & Kids Shop volunteers is 20 years old.
Please also note that volunteers applying to work with us need to be UK-based with a UK address - we are unable to support with sponsorship for UK visas. Do please contact us once you're living in the UK.
New volunteers must complete a DBS check with us before taking part in any of our projects and activities. It's free for volunteers too!
Remember to check out our Facebook page to see lots of photos and updates of Kith & Kids activities throughout the year!
We can offer travel expenses to volunteers.
