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Without our volunteers, Winchester Go LD wouldn’t be what it is today. Just a few hours of your time will enable our members to feel strong and confident, to encourage new skills and experiences and for you to gain experience from our members living with a learning disability.   

What we offer 

The support of a friendly and knowledgeable staff team. Regular one to one meetings and volunteer socials. We ask that our volunteers are 18 years and over. 

Specific training and an informative induction for your role as a volunteer with people with learning disabilities. To include safeguarding and an overview of learning disabilities and autism.  We will require you to complete a DBS check which will be free. We also pay our volunteer expenses, as written in our Expenses Policy. 

Why volunteer with us? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, gain experience in the learning disability charity sector, and build contacts and friendships in the Winchester area.  But mostly it is about doing something good and making a difference to people with learning disabilities and autism and – of course – having fun! 

How to find out more 

For an informal chat or to ask more about the volunteer role, please contact us on 01962 600281 or email miranda@winchestergold.org.uk. Or drop in to our office in The Arc Winchester for a chat with us! 

 

"I find it rewarding to see the members achieving so much, and having such fun, with just a little bit of help and easing of the way, by the staff and volunteers."
Helen
HelenWinchester Go LD Volunteer
Had such a lovely day and so excited for the other summer activities planned. The weather held up too luckily!
Evie
EvieWinchester Go LD volunteer about Sporty Fun Day
I would just like to thank you for all your hard work over the years in so many different areas. I am sure you are not aware how much the Adults with Learning Disabilities who I come across value you, your advice and help. Although I cannot speak for them, I do know that parents greatly value GoLD too. As a lone support worker I am so grateful to all of you that I can recommend a client goes to you for advice and you fill in the gaps which we cannot; working alone, I value your advice and someone to bounce ideas off.
Anne
AnneSupport worker

Email: Miranda@winchestergold.org.uk or phone 01962 600281 to find out more about volunteering with us

Examples of our Volunteer Roles

Fundraising volunteer 

Our Fundraising Committee hosts several small events each year and one major event, currently the Garden and Craft Fair in the spring. 

As a member of our Fundraising Committee, you would attend about 6 committee meetings each year and assist with planning and setting up our events. 

Our fundraising events are great opportunities for us to connect with our supporters and to share information about the fantastic work our small charity achieves. 

Our members play a key part in most of our fundraising events. 

This is a perfect role for someone with enthusiasm, energy and new ideas to help the charity to continue its valuable work in supporting the learning disability community in the Winchester area. 

More details here. 

Weekly volunteer roles 

We need volunteers of all sorts of skill sets to participate with our members in a variety of different activities. These include regular fitness sessions online and in person, drop-in sessions at the Arc around well-being, weekly one-to-one sessions with a member (extra training and support given for this role).  We ask that you can commit to several sessions so that we have continuity for our members. 

Ad hoc Volunteer roles 

Throughout the year we also have lots of events that take place. These can be summer trips, Go socials, exciting events we get invited to…. the list is endless!  We always need volunteers to make sure these go as smoothly as possible, and our members enjoy themselves to the full.