xxjenxx   10 #1 Posted April 26, 2012 Hi all  I am hoping to get some experience with children with disabilities in order to get into portage work, (supporting families with children with learning disabilities/physical disabilities)  Does anyone know of any places/organisations/charities who accept volunteers? I currently work as a nurse but with adults with learning disabilities.  thank you! xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lollipop2011 Â Â 10 #2 Posted April 28, 2012 Hi i know mencap used to im not sure if they still do! will have a think and get back to you x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Rich   12 #3 Posted April 28, 2012 http://www.autismplus.org, try Autism Plus, based near the Motorpoint Arena, they work with autistic adults. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AbdullaJones   10 #4 Posted April 29, 2012 http://www.autismplus.org, try Autism Plus, based near the Motorpoint Arena, they work with autistic adults.  I think xxjenxx is wanting to work with children if you read her post again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AbdullaJones   10 #5 Posted April 29, 2012 Hi all I am hoping to get some experience with children with disabilities in order to get into portage work, (supporting families with children with learning disabilities/physical disabilities)  Does anyone know of any places/organisations/charities who accept volunteers? I currently work as a nurse but with adults with learning disabilities.  thank you! xxx  Youth clubs. My neice goes to one (ill find out where) and they have special needs kids there and so have people who are qualified to work with them. Try some local youth clubs and if they cant help they will prolly know who can. Good luck, great cause and i wish you all the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
eeejay174 Â Â 10 #6 Posted May 1, 2012 try snips or sova pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
xxjenxx   10 #7 Posted May 2, 2012 Hey all  Thanks for all your replies, will look into those things  Cheers! xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MrsMozzy   10 #8 Posted May 27, 2012 You could try a local Children's Centre: list of them here http://https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/education/information-for-parentscarers/care-support/earlyyearsandchildcare/find-a-childrens-centre.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Attercliffe   10 #9 Posted June 10, 2012 Hi. You could apply to be a PA for a child with Additional Needs. Our son is 7 and he receives direct payments so that we can employ a PA of our choice. We started with 6 hours a week and his PA takes him out swimming, to the park, to Mencap Gateway on a Friday night comes with us on days out. If you are interested you could contact Children and Young Peoples Services at the Council to obtain a list of companies who employ PAs. Good luck! x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
honeyb35 Â Â 10 #10 Posted June 19, 2012 good luck, portage is an amazing service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...