Make a Difference in a Day - Painting & Gardening
Could you help spruce up a bedroom in a
supported living
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
home or tend to a garden to make it a social space people can relax and enjoy? You don't need to me a DIY expert of have green fingers, just lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in! You'll be working alongside people with learning disabilities to make home improvements that will have an impact long after you have finished.
Group sessions
Mencap runs a variety of community-led groups where volunteers support people with learning disabilities to enjoy fun, inclusive activities. One such group is Me Time a social inclusion and
leisure
Leisure is when you have time to do things you enjoy like playing sports or going to the pub.
programme offering sessions like cooking, bowling, gardening, poetry writing, and more. We run groups across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Events Support and Cheer Squad
Join the excitement by volunteering at one of Mencap’s fundraising or challenge events. Whether you're helping behind the scenes or cheering on thousands of incredible fundraisers, your energy and support make a huge difference. We host events throughout the year in cities like London, Newcastle, Manchester and more. It’s a great way to get involved Involved is being included in something or taking part in something. , meet new people, and help raise vital funds in a fun, lively atmosphere!
Community Fundraising
Fancy doing something simple but impactful? Why not hold a bucket collection in your office, local town, supermarket or train station! All you need is a license from your local
council
A council is also called a local authority. They are a group of people who make decisions about some of the things in the area where you live. These include: schools, social care (support for people), parks and dustbin collection.
and maybe some fancy dress to help draw in the crowds.
It’s not just about raising money, it’s a brilliant way to give Mencap more visibility in your community. By chatting with passers-by and sharing what we do, you’ll be helping spread awareness and encouraging others to get involved too. Every smile, conversation, and coin collected helps us support more people with learning disabilities.
Host an Event
Another fantastic way to connect with people with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. is by hosting an event. This could be something you organise yourself with assistance from the Volunteering Team at Mencap. Events such as a themed activity or social gathering or helping to host a celebration, such as a Christmas party in one of our supported living homes. It’s a great opportunity to bring people together in a fun and meaningful way.
Skills-Based Volunteering
Lend your time,
knowledge
Knowledge is knowing a lot about something.
, and expertise to help people with a learning disability build confidence and prepare for work. You could support a Mencap
employment
Employment means having a job.
workshop by assisting in the teaching sessions with maths and English, helping with
CV
A CV is also called a Curriculum Vitae. It is a document with information about: your skills, your qualifications and any jobs or volunteering you have done. You may have to send a CV when you try to get a job.
writing, or offering
interview
An interview is a meeting where you talk to someone or a group of people about something. When you have an interview for a job, you have to answer questions and say why you would be good at the job. The person who gives the best answers is offered the job.
tips, or even come up with your own way to get involved. It’s a great way to make a personal impact and empower others on their journey into employment.
Mencap Charity Shop
Mencap receives a generous volume of donated goods to our charity shops and we’re incredibly grateful for every item! Through your team building day as a shop volunteer, you’ll help bring these donations to life by sorting, pricing, and preparing stock for sale. It’s a hands-on way to support our work while learning what goes on behind the scenes in a busy charity shop. From creating eye-catching displays to chatting with customers, every task helps raise vital funds and gives Mencap greater visibility in the community.
Christmas Party Planning Volunteer
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to help us plan a Christmas party for some of our service A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support. users. Sign up as an individual or as part of a group, giving you the opportunity to work together as a team to host a special day. Engage with your local community and have some Merry Mencap fun!
Corporate volunteering and partnerships
For more information about corporate volunteering please use our expression of interest form.
If you are interested in a broader corporate partnership with Mencap visit our Corporate Partnerships page.