Support Volunteer - Health Conditions & Disabilities
Support Volunteers can help remove barriers so people can participate, contribute, and thrive in a role that suits their interests and strengths.
As a Support Volunteer, you may:
- Accompany someone to their volunteer role and help them feel comfortable in a new environment
- Help with introductions, routines, communication, and understanding expectations
- Offer gentle encouragement and emotional support (for example, anxiety or confidence)
- Assist with practical problem-solving if barriers arise (e.g. transport planning, sensory overwhelm, unclear instructions)
- Communicate with Volunteer Marlborough if anything isn't working well
- Step back over time (for certain people) if the person becomes confident and independent (this is a great outcome!)
What you won't be expected to do:
- Provide medical care, personal cares, or therapy
- Act as a counsellor or crisis responder
- Do the role FOR the client. Your role is to support THEIR participation
Requirements:
You might be a great fit if you are:
- Patient, encouraging, and respectful
- Comfortable working alongside people with different abilities and needs
- A good communicator who can follow guidance and keep information confidential
- Reliable. Consistency matters in support roles.
- Someone who believes in an inclusive community where everyone belongs
You will be supported by Volunteer Marlborough through:
- A match process based on interests, availability, and support needs
- An induction / briefing before you start
- Ongoing check-ins and a clear point of contact
Reference checks will be done
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
Time commitment:
Flexible.
Typically 2-3 hours per week but depends on role.
Matches could be short-term (2 to 6 weeks) to help someone settle in OR ongoing as a regular arrangement
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Apply for this role:
