We are looking for volunteers to support the running of CP Teens UK's 'Chit & Chat' sessions!

 

These sessions are virtual, informal 1 hour social sessions for youngsters with Cerebral Palsy/physical disabilities.

 

The sessions are very popular & well-attended with youngsters joining in UK wide. It is very informal, full of chat & laughs, and it is great to watch the confidence of many youngsters grow.

 

Volunteers wouldn't need to help at every session (fortnightly) if they didn't want to or couldn't, and a rota can be drawn up in advance if preferred. All you need is a computer/laptop, wifi, and a webcam, i.e. it can be done from the comfort of your sofa!

 

CP Teens UK is unique in its approach that we are 'for young people, by young people', so we are looking for individuals with a young outlook as well as a chatty, friendly & empathetic personality.

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Training will be provided, which will include sitting in on sessions. You would never be asked or required to run sessions alone. This is a great opportunity for students, especially those studying health, social care, OT, physio etc.

 

All volunteers must be 18+, willing to undergo a DBS check, and fulfil the following:

 

• Hold Grade C or equivalent GCSE English & Maths

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• Undertake full safeguarding training, independently be able to identify safeguarding risks, fully understand the CP Teens UK safeguarding policy document & pass a safeguarding knowledge test to obtain a certificate

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• Have excellent verbal & written communication skills and be able to lead & facilitate conversation

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• Successfully complete a trial session where they are monitored & assessed by CP Teens UK on their suitability

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Apply online HERE

We are looking for volunteers who can research behind the scenes for CP Teens UK events, initiatives & official social media.

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At CP Teens UK, we strive to deliver 'help, hope, inspiration & friendship' in everything we do. We are looking for individuals who can carry out self-directed work & be innovative to find new ideas, activities & features.

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We're looking for volunteers who can carry out 2-3 hours of research a month in a range of areas, including but not limited to:

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• Stories & features for CP Teens UK official social media, e.g. a youngster with Cerebral Palsy with a great story to tell

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• Potential guest bloggers for CP Teens UK

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• Accessible activities and/or venues in a given area, e.g. Southampton

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• Online initiatives suitable for CP Teens UK delivery, e.g. workshops & providers

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Volunteers would be given initial direction, e.g. please find accessible activities in Leeds, but will be expected to be self-directed & innovative in their research.

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It would be an advantage for volunteers to be familiar with using Microsoft Teams - we would prefer to communicate with volunteers & for research to be submitted via Teams.

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All volunteers must be 18+, willing to undergo a DBS check, and fulfil the following:​

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• Have good IT skills & be competent at using the internet 
   

• Have excellent written communication skills

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• Be able to be self-directed

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Apply online HERE

We are looking for volunteers who put together age appropriate quiz questions & quiz rounds for a monthly online quiz evening.

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In 2023, CP Teens UK wants to deliver monthly quizzes online for our young people. We are looking for individuals who can carry out self-directed work to produce quiz questions & rounds each month.

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We're looking for volunteers who can carry out 2-3 hours a month. Questions & answers would be uploaded to the CP Teens UK Microsoft Teams space, or emailed into the office (depending upon volunteer preference), once a month by/on a pre-agreed date, e.g. 30th of the month.

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All volunteers must be 18+, willing to undergo a DBS check, and fulfil the following:​

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• Have good IT skills & be competent at using the internet 
   

• Have excellent written communication skills

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• Be able to be self-directed

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Apply online HERE