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Swimming befriender
ORGANIZATION: Outward
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Help support a young man with learning disabilities and mobility issues who would love to go swimming once a week ( or more). By taking him to the pool, you will not only be facilitating an enjoyable experience, but you will also help him to get the low-impact exercise that is so important for mitigating the physical symptoms of his condition. You will need to be a good swimmer, have good communication skills, some expereince of working with people that are non-verbal, be patient and reliable. You will collect the person from their home, go with them to the poll and then return them home.
You will be accompanied by a support worker at all times, except when in the water, and will not be asked to help with personal care.
We are looking for a volunteer that lives or works locally in Hackney. We do not offer sponsorships to people coming from outside UK
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About Outward
Location:
4 Daneland Walk, London, Harringey N17 9FE, GB
Mission Statement
To be a flexible, responsive and reliable provider of housing and community support services that is driven by a real understanding of - and firm commitment to - the unique needs and aspirations of each person we support. Engaging: we listen to what people say, we involve people, we are honest and open and work in partnership Enabling: we encourage and support people to make positive things happen Empowering: we inspire people to take control, to make choices and take advantage of opportunities
Description
Outward is a forward-thinking and inclusive charity, working across nine London boroughs to support people to live with dignity and purpose.
We support people with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, older people and young people at risk. Our work is diverse, from supporting people to live independently in their own home and in supported accommodation settings to providing short breaks and supported holidays. However, everything we do is ultimately about enabling people to have greater choice, independence and control over how they live their own lives.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Fri Mar 28, 2025 - Sat Mar 28, 2026
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
WHERE
30 Mare StreetHackneyLondon, E8 4RTUnited Kingdom
(51.53576 ,-0.05687 )
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Life Coaching
- Physical Therapy
- People Skills
- Swimming
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours once or twice a week
- Swimmer