Whether you are looking for experience or want to help in your community, volunteering at Vivo is a great way to meet new people and make a difference to people’s lives.

We have a number of opportunities to work in a rewarding and friendly environment where you skills and dedication will be appreciated.

Volunteering as a handyperson or gardener

Location: Various learning disability day services across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and Northwich
Hours: 2-10 hours per week with the option to work five out of seven days of the week
Activities: Maintaining sections of the garden, carrying out activities with those using learning disability services to enjoy the experience of the garden area, and making things for the garden and outdoor area

Volunteering at Northwich day services at Firdale

Location: Firdale, Northwich
Hours: Negotiable in line with what the service needs with the option to work any day of the week
Activities: Driving the bus or people carrier to take those using services to community activities

Volunteering at Northwich day services at Gladstone Social Club

Location: Gladstone Social Club, Northwich
Hours: Thursday from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Activities: Help with running activities, such as bingo, as well as making drinks for those using services

Volunteering at craft or singing sessions

Location: Winsford, Northwich, Ellesmere Port and Chester
Hours: 2-10 hours per week ideally at weekends or evenings
Activities: Running a social group for those using services at the weekend or evening. This could be craft-based, singing groups and so on

Volunteering at day services for older people

Location: Abbots Wood in Chester, Coronation Centre in Ellesmere Port and Davenham Day Centre in Northwich
Hours: 2-10 hours per week with the option to work any day of the week
Activities: Befriending and supporting elderly people attending day services. Help with running activities – for example, flower arranging, painting and drawing, crafts, baking and cooking – providing musical entertainment, leading sing-a-longs and so on

For more information about any of the volunteering opportunities, you can contact Karen Simpson by email at karen.simpson@vivocarechoices.co.uk.

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