We have been getting disabled members together during school holidays
We put together creative workshops and outings to support the development of their confidence and social skills in enjoyable ways. Such skills range from making a cup of tea, understanding money, travelling from A to B on public transport, to overcoming fear of groups. Each member is different and would have a different focus.
A unique approach The project supports people of all abilities and ages to discover and develop their potential. Wherever possible we link two volunteers with a person with a learning disability or autism and together they take part in a wide range of activities. The feedback structure provided by parents, therapists and other staff takes into account the needs of all participants. Together we build a community where everyone is welcome and valued for who they are. Christine, a mother whose daughter is very aware of the fact she has a disability, says: “The Social Development Project is the one place where my daughter feels normal”. As well as linked volunteers we need minibus drivers for outings, cooks to help us prepare lunch, support for participants to use computers and workshop leaders/assistants.
A supportive structure creates opportunities for all Creative sessions, planned for individual needs and led by professional therapists and workshop leaders, provide a structured framework. They include sports, craft, music, video, yoga and lots more. In addition to these there are outings: participants together with their volunteers choose where they might like to spend the day or afternoon.
As 17-year old Maria told her volunteers: “Kith & Kids is better than the other places I’ve been to, coz you can do your own thing and be your own style. I don’t have to do what everybody else is doing, I can make my own plans and go to my own workshops”.
Training Details
If you would like to be involved in supporting our disabled members please Sign Up below.
We are not currently running our summer project, but are looking to hold smaller scale events where possible
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Please note that volunteers applying to work with us need to be UK-based with a UK address – we are unable to support with sponsorship for UK visas. Do please contact us once you’re living in the UK.
In-person Training
When we have a clearer idea as to when and where an event will take place we’ll arrange training for volunteers.
We will offer travel expenses where you need to attend any training event in person.
Our volunteers say
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“I went to the first training day just to suss things out (never having done anything like this before). I learnt a lot that day, but mostly I liked the atmosphere. On the project itself I learnt even more and I liked the feeling that I was making a difference. I did a second project because I wanted to try out leading a sporty games workshop, which I felt able to do because of the first project and because I knew there’d be someone there if I needed any help.”
