2. Volunteering With Norwood Brochure 2012

8/11/2019 2. Volunteering With Norwood Brochure 2012

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Volunteer with

Norwood

Every day hundreds of people give their time

to support our work come and join them!


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Volunteers are a vital

resource for Norwood.

We welcome and value

their involvement because

we appreciate the unique

and special contribution

they make in enabling

the people we support to

live the lives they want.

Giving your time to Norwood can be a hugely rewarding experience

and as a volunteer you will be part of a very special network that is

growing every day.

At Norwood we value volunteers time enormously. This means that

when you join us, well be committed to ensuring that you have the

best possible experience with us whilst helping you to achieve your

personal volunteering objectives. In turn, this helps us to

provide the best possible service to the people that we

support. Norwood is in the process of attaining the national

Investing in Volunteers (IiV) quality standard to reflect our

commitment to volunteers, so youll be in good hands.

Volunteering with Norwood haschanged my life by giving me both a

sense of joy and reward. By helpingothers, I hope that I am able to

contribute to improving the lives of both

those less fortunate and those who are

starting off on lifes long journey.

David Kalev

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What happens when

I become a volunteer?

You will receive an induction to your role and to

Norwood so that you can see how your time will

benefit both us and the people we support. Well

also provide you with:

l Additional training if you undertake certain roles,

such as working with children or befriending

adults with learning disabilities

l Feedback and support

l Reimbursement of your travel costs if required

l A volunteer profile available online where you can edit your contact

information, let us know about your availability, log your hours,

connect with other volunteers and apply for other advertised

volunteer roles

l Invitations to social volunteering events and networking activities

held by Norwood to thank volunteers and to connect them with

each other

The time that I spend

volunteering withNorwood has allowed

me to reflect, recognise

my strengths and use

them to support others.

Michael Marciano

www.norwood.org.uk/volunteering

What we are looking for:We need reliable, outgoingvolunteers who are keen to learnnew skills.

Volunteers working with people who use our services should have a

caring, sensitiveattitude and the patienceand good humourto workwith children or adults with learning disabilities. For some specialist roles

you will need to have relevant qualifications and experience. Many roles

require a CRB check and the completion of an induction programme.


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Working with Children

We need volunteers to help in our family centre support groups, our

educational services, our nursery and to work directly with families. Our

centres are well equipped and we have attained a reputation for excellence,

so you will be part of a highly motivated team.

Where we need you:

l Hackneyl

Hendonl

Redbridge

How you can get involved:

l Parent and children support groupsl

After-school and weekend activity clubsl

Family Supportl

Educational developmentl

Nurseryl

Outingsl

Therapeutic services in art, sport, speech,

dance and music

Volunteering with Norwood

showed me what a big

difference can be made to the

lives of children with learning

disabilities by giving them

opportunities which they might

not otherwise have, whether

it be learning new skills,

improving self-esteem, or just

having a fun time.

Ben Julius



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Working with Adults with

Learning Disabilities

We need volunteers to

help our residents in their

own homes or homes that

we manage, to support

them at work or in a wide

range of social activities.

Where we need you:

l Stanmore

l Kentonl

Hendonl

Finchleyl

Redbridgel

Ravenswood, Berkshirel

Sussex


l Leisure activities including bowling,

theatre trips, pub quizzes and board

gamesl

Teaching life skills, e.g budgeting,

travelling, shopping etcl

Job coaching and mentoringl

Befriendingl

Therapeutic services in art, sport,

speech, dance and musicl

IT training

Being able to put a smile on the

faces of the people I befriendthrough Norwood, is something

money just cant buy and my life is

richer for them being a part of it.

Paula Freedman

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Retail and Social Enterprise

We have a number of trading outlets that help us both raise funds and

provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities to gain skills in

retail and production.

Our high street shops sell donated goods and our online gift shop sells

products made by Norwood residents.

Where we need you:

l Barkingsidel

Borehamwoodl

Burnt Oakl

Edgware

l Golders Greenl

Southgatel

Stanmore


l Shop retail assistants

merchandising, serving customers,

controlling stocklDesigners, tailors and dressmakers

helping us turn donated clothing

into fashion garments that we can

sell in-store and onlinel

Job coaches and mentors to help

the people we support develop retail

skills and gain experience, either in

our shops or via other trading outlets

What we are looking for:

A passion for fashion!Were especially keen on

volunteers who can help us develop our line offashion garments made from recycled clothes. We

also need help marketing them and selling them

online, in-store and in other outlets.

In addition, we need

volunteers who have

a caringand sensitiveattitude,

patienceand a good sense of humour to job

coach and mentor adults with learning disabilities,

who are looking to develop work skills.



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Other ways to help us

In our homes and family centres:

Gardening to keep our playgrounds and gardens

looking good.Driving to transport the people we support to

social and other activities (youll need a full clean

licence and insurance/MOT).

In our offices:

Administration From helping out on reception or in

the post room, to mailings and filing.

Fundraising If you have an excellent telephone

manner you can help us sell tickets to events oradvertising in our brochures. We also need people

who can help distribute leaflets for us.

Pro-bono and employee volunteering:

Donate your professional skills, whether its

law, accounting, health and safety or business

development, either via your company or individually

contact us for more information.

Raising funds for Norwood

Our sporting challenges and events are a great and fun

way for you and your family, friends or work colleagues

to support our work. From sponsored bike rides and

marathons to fashion shows and poker tournaments

there is something for everyone! For the latest calendar

of events, visit www.norwood.org.uk/events.

Volunteering is my

favourite part of the

week and as a result,

I am considering

working for a charity

as a career.

Rachel Mattey

We look forward to hearing from you!

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About Norwood

Since 1795, Norwood has always

sought to improve the lives of the most

vulnerable people in society.

Each year, Norwood supports thousandsof people with learning disabilities, and

children and families in need.

We provide vital, personalised services

to the Jewish and wider communities in

London and the South East.

We passionately believe that everyone,

irrespective of ability or circumstance, has

the right to live the life they choose and

achieve their goals.Delivered by 1200 staff and supported

by 800 dedicated volunteers, Norwood

provides a wide range of Children & Family

Services and Adult Learning Disability

Services in pursuit of this vision.

For further information about Norwoods services

please visit www.norwood.org.uk

Patron Her Majesty The Queen

Registered Charity No. 1059050

Interested in becoming a

Norwood volunteer?Please get in touch!T:020 8809 8809

E:[email protected]

www.norwood.org.uk/volunteering

Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/norwooduk

Follow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/norwooduk

Follow us on i-volunteer:www.i-volunteer.org.uk/norwood

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