Volunteering
PSS services are enriched by the work of volunteers. Some help with one-off events such as a summer play scheme, but many others work on a regular basis throughout the year. They contribute significantly to the direct provision of services as well as to advisory and management groups within the organisation. Their enthusiasm and commitment make a unique contribution, adding to the quality of our services in a way that purely paid for work never could.
Many of our volunteers have joined us because of the extensive training and personal development that volunteering in PSS can provide. For this reason, all our volunteering work is coordinated through our training section. People of all ages are supported to find volunteering opportunities to match their individual interests, skills and aspirations.
We are proud that PSS has been able to develop opportunities for people with a whole range of skills, abilities and life experiences, including people with physical and sensory impairments who view PSS as an organisation that recognises and values the special contribution they can make.
Here are just some of the people who have benefited from volunteering with PSS:
“Whilst at PSS I feel my confidence has grown immensely, they have helped me overcome my lack of confidence. I now like helping others in the same situation I was in when I first started at PSS and I get a lot of pleasure doing so.”
Paula Talbot, Volunteer Mentor
“I decided to dedicate myself to full-time voluntary work because my daughter has learning disabilities, mobility and mental health problems... Volunteering gives me satisfaction as I am contributing to disabled people like my daughter… I enjoy my voluntary work because it is a challenge which brings me new experiences and also builds my confidence.”
Shivakuru Selvathurai, Enable Support
“It’s a new way of getting new skills and using the ones you’ve got, you get better at doing them. You get a chance to do certificates in other subjects. It gives you a good feeling, you can give a little bit back to people, to people who help you.”
Robert Banks, Enable Art & Craft Group
If you would like to be part of a growing team of volunteers, please download an application form at this link. |
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