Volunteering

We are always looking for volunteers and always have lots of opportunities on our community-based leisure activities, in our office, working with Children's Services and other activities.

Why volunteer?
We are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and are looking for people with the same passion who want to make a difference to the peoples’ lives they are supporting.

Whatever skills, ideas and abilities you have, we want them. We can help you put them to good use. In return, we will provide you with a friendly environment where you can build and develop new skills, gain experience and make new friends.

“Volunteering at Barnet Mencap is so fun. You get to meet lots of different people and all the friendly staff.”
“Volunteering at Barnet Mencap is really good. It’s given me the opportunity to learn how to work as a team and to make new friends”

VOLUNTEER/CO-FACILITATOR FOR THE AUTISM HUB

As a Workshop Co-Facilitator, your main role is to support the delivery of member-focused sessions. You’ll help create a welcoming, inclusive space where members feel safe to join in, share, or just be present.

Your role will involve:

• Co-facilitating workshops and group activities
• Supporting peer discussions and social interactions
• Helping to create an environment that’s calm, respectful, and neurodivergent-friendly
• Working alongside staff and other volunteers to ensure members are heard and included

Grow With Us

This is more than just volunteering—it’s an opportunity to grow your understanding of autism, develop meaningful relationships, and make a real difference. 

Flexible hours | Reference provided | Inclusive environment

Interested?
Get in touch today to learn more about the role and how to apply!

Get in touch to apply or find out more.

ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER
Barnet Mencap runs a variety of different activities supporting people with a learning disability. Get involved by giving a few hours of your time to support our Sessional workers to facilitate the activities.

Adults

• Community Opportunities Project (weekdays, weekends and evenings): Enables people with a learning disability and/or diagnosis of autism (ASD) to go on a range of community-based social and leisure activities including theatre trips, football sessions and cooking classes.

Children & young people

• Open Door play sessions (school holidays): Activities for children aged 0-5 with additional needs and their siblings such as: soft play days, picnics and farm trips.

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FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Donations to Barnet Mencap make a big difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in Barnet and their families.
You will help the team maximise fundraising by supporting our fundraisers with:

• Tin Collecting at venues such as shopping centres and tube stations
• Raising awareness on stalls at different events
• Organising and running fundraising events such as family fun days and quiz nights
• Publicising Barnet Mencap and our events through distributing flyers and hanging posters, etc.

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ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER
Are you an organised and motivated person with a particular skill such as IT, finance or planning? We are looking for volunteers to assist the office team with a range of administration duties including:

• Daily clerical tasks
• Finance support
• Data input
• Distribution of promotional materials

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To apply, please complete and return this Volunteer Application Form. 

Please also consider completing and submitting our Volunteer Equalities Survey.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more contact the project support team on 0208 349 3842  or email projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk.