Football Disability Support Volunteer 2026
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Opportunity Snapshot
Commitment
Weekdays, Evenings
Format
Onsite
Eligibility
Age 16-25
Your Role in Creating Change
Every Wednesday during term time from 7PM to 8.30PM.
We're looking for volunteers to help out with a football team of enthusiastic young adults with learning disabilities. We run weekly training sessions every Wednesday evening and at the end of the term have a social/prize giving evening. We also play a tournament with similar organisations each term.
Our football team is very popular with our members as it gives them the chance to work on their fitness, teamwork and social skills, while enjoying a good game of football!
The role of the volunteer in these sessions is to support all players to take part in fitness activities, drills, and matches, whilst also participating in all aspects of the training themselves.
Details:
We run our training sessions every Wednesday during term time from 7pm - 8.30pm at a college gym next to our headquarters in North London.
What about training?
Volunteers must attend training and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.
This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.
Topics we cover include:
- Communication
- Autism
- Supporting emotions
- Safeguarding
- Creativity & Participation
Epilepsy
Requirements/Benefits:
Previous experience working with people with disabilities is not required, as training will be provided, however it is preferable if volunteers have played football before, and have an understanding of the rules and skills required. Enthusiasm for the role is considered more important than any football abilities!
Benefits include experience for work/studies, meeting new people, developing teamwork skills and a DBS check free of charge. We reimburse travel expenses, and can provide a reference for up to one year after your final session with us.
Where You'll Be
What to Expect After Applying
If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Rich at 0208 801 7432, or [email protected] for further information about volunteer training.
About Kith and Kids
Kith and Kids' overall aim is to empower families living with disability to overcome their social isolation and access the services they need.
Kith and Kids supports its members who have a disability by providing effective projects and services tailored to individual needs.
Originally a self help group started by two families, Kith and Kids is now in its 40th year and excels in providing support, activities and a common meeting ground for families who have a person with learning, physical and/or sensory disabilities to share experiences and support each other.
With the tremendous input from hundreds of volunteers, experienced staff, members and their families - Kith and Kids continues to maintain its pioneering spirit in the field of learning disabilities and make positive differences to the lives of a growing number of children and young adults.
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