Remote Volunteering Festive Fun

Are you interested in having some festive fun and volunteering to support people with a learning disability this Christmas but don't have the capacity or locality to attend in person? Then we have the role for you! All you need is enthusiasm, a spare few hours and a bit of creative flair and you could be making a huge difference. Groups and individuals welcome to apply.

Please be aware that we are unable to reimburse cost for this role including postage. We do have a list of free items you can do which will make a real difference.

What you will be doing

• You and your fellow volunteers will be paired with one of our houses where people with a learning disability live
• You will have contact with those people (either via a video call, or via email) to find out what their perfect party looks like
• You will pull together a party in a box - by getting creative and bringing together all the ingredients for a party into a box (we will provide you with ideas)
• You will then post the box to the address of the service that we provide you with in time for the party to take place!
• This role can be done remotely, and there is no expectation you will volunteer on-site

The skills you need

• Friendly and approachable
• Creative and able to use your own initiative
• Passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability
• Able to pack up and send a party in a box by a specific deadline
• Willing to personalise each box to the people who will receive them
• Able to purchase the items you want for your party in a box (or source through donations)

What's in it for you

• The ability to make a real difference to people with a Learning Disability this Christmas
• Make new friends and help bring joy to someone's life
• Help create memories and a special moment for a group of people with a learning disability

About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: