Darlington Association on Disability

Why become a Volunteer?

• To maintain and develop your existing skills
• To Access FREE training
• Your voluntary experiences can be added to your C.V.
• Volunteering can be a step towards employment, providing you with experience, skills and proof of commitment
• You will receive travel and "out of pocket" expenses
• Volunteering could be an opportunity to put your skills and experience to valuable use without disrupting your benefits
• It can develop your confidence and self esteem
• You could support someone else to develop their confidence
• It could be an opportunity for you to support another person in developing their skills

Volunteering provides an opportunity for you to work without the pressures of employment, it offers: flexible hours of work and flexible holidays.

Research has shown that volunteering is good for your general well being and can give you that "feel good factor". It can combat depression or reduce stress by providing you with a focus and a sense of achievement.

Opportunities within DAD

Volunteers are recruited throughout DAD and have varied roles and responsibilities. You can browse our projects on this Web Site to decide which project(s) interest you the most.

Some of our current volunteer duties include: administration and reception work, computing, collating and updating of information, supporting individuals or groups to develop skills in education, training or leisure activities. Supporting people to access social activities, such as visiting the theatre, arts or leisure centre. Supporting individuals to do their weekly shopping, or assisting someone to pursue a hobby whilst possibly giving a carer a break.

Whatever time you have available, DAD will value your skills and commitment and place you within a project that best suits you.

Interested in becoming a volunteer with DAD?

You can apply by requesting an application pack from DAD Volunteer Recruitment on Telephone 01325 489999, or email volunteers@darlingtondisability.org

On completion, please return to Recruitment (Volunteer Project), DAD, West Lodge, West Crescent, Darlington DL3 7PS

To see the latest volunteering positions we have available, please visit Volunteer Vacancies

 

Since Darlington Association on Disability was established in 1986, we have been supported by the valuable work of volunteers. DAD have volunteers that support us across DAD’s different project and on our Children’s and Young Peoples service playscheme volunteers support children to have fun!

Everyone at DAD gives their thanks for all their hard work and commitment throughout the years.

 

We have asked our volunteers about their experience and they told us...

“I have been a volunteer for nearly 3 years and I have enjoyed my time there doing a variety of tasks involving mainly office work”

“I have worked as a volunteer for DAD for about 5 years, all the staff are very friendly”

“I enjoy supporting disabled people; I find that the organisation is an important part of my life”

“I enjoy working with the members and I do different things throughout the day.”

“I have volunteered for DAD since 2013 and I was a shy person with little confidence, I am now a different person I am able to speak to others individually or in a group without being afraid to do so.”

Volunteers enable DAD to continue their essential work in breaking down barriers.

Thank you to all of DAD’s wonderful volunteers.