Volunteering And Working
Review your interests, knowledge and skills in relation to volunteering and work opportunities.
Type of activity: Planning and reviewing
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Suggested duration: 30-60 minutes
Skills and knowledge: Decision making, Planning, Reflective thinking, Self-assessment
Additional resources you might need: Pens and paper, Web access
Resource sheets
Guide to reviewing and planning (G8)
Look out for volunteering and work opportunities in your local area.
Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Digital, Networking
Additional resources you might need: Phone, Referrals, Web access
Resource sheets
Guide to searching online (G9)
Share your work and volunteering experiences and aspirations.
Type of activity: Discussion
Who the activity is for: Group
Suggested duration: 30-60 minutes
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Peer support, Problem solving
Additional resources you might need: Flipchart and markers, Pens and paper, Refreshments
Find activities and training that can help you get job skills.
Type of activity: Training
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Digital, Networking
Additional resources you might need: Phone, Referrals, Web access
Resource sheets
Guide to searching online (G9)
Ask about trial days at volunteering or work places.
Type of activity: Taking action
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication
Additional resources you might need: Phone
Gain work experience by taking on a volunteering role in a local disability or charity organisation.
Type of activity: Training
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Job skills, Specific skills and knowledge
Draw on your skills, knowledge and experience to mentor others new to the role.
Type of activity: Supporting each other
Who the activity is for: Individual
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Mentoring, Peer support, Social
Additional resources you might need: Organisational resources
Resource sheets
Guide to mentoring (G6)
Review your progress in a work or volunteering role. This might be done with your employer or support worker.
Type of activity: Planning and reviewing
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Suggested duration: 30-60 minutes
Skills and knowledge: Decision making, Problem solving, Self-assessment
Additional resources you might need: Pen and paper, Employer/organisational resources
Resource sheets
Guide to reviewing and planning (G8)
Template: Progress Review (T79)
Write a summary of your skills and experiences to share when you apply for a new work or volunteering role.
Type of activity: Planning and reviewing
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
Skills and knowledge: Self-assessment, Writing
Additional resources you might need: Computer, Work and volunteering records, Pen and paper
Resource sheets
Information Sheet: Writing a CV or Resume (80)
