Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to support us and gain so much in return.

You may work in the field of health, care or education and have some time to spare, or perhaps you are studying within these fields and wanting to gain more knowledge and experience. Maybe you have lived experience of Down syndrome and have the time and understanding to help support our sessions.

We'd love to hear from you! Email together21@pcp.uk.net to find out more information, and to become a volunteer!

What to expect:

The opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of working with children with Down syndrome

To support the day to day running of the project

To assist Group Leaders in delivering a friendly and professional service to our families

To assist in the preparation of learning materials

To assist in room preparation - setting up and clearing away at group sessions and events

To support our families and their children to improve skills, confidence and self-esteem

To assist support staff in external events and activities

To help us promote our services and change perceptions of Down syndrome

What we expect from you:

Be reliable
Be honest
Respect confidentiality

Make the most of training and support opportunities
Have an understanding of the individual and social barriers faced by our families
Have a friendly and flexible attitude
Have good communication skills
To keep in contact with the PCP, letting us know if your circumstances change or if you are unable to make a commitment

Hear from our volunteers!

Marg West, Together 21 Volunteer

“It makes me feel good that I’m doing something worthwhile, and contribute to helping others following my retirement from nursing”

“Seeing how the children make progress and the wonderful way that the staff and parents ensure that they achieve as much as possible is fantastic, and I have learned so much about children and their development.”

Victoria Bowman, Together 21 Volunteer & Ambassador

“I joined the project because I wanted to work using sign language and communicating with the kid’s.

I was always interested in speech therapy.”