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Make A Smile - Character or Magic Maker 2025/2026
Organisation Details
Make a Smile
Activity type: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Caring, Children, Community Work, Disability , Homeless and Housing, Hospitals and Hospices, Older People, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: A charity that volunteers with disadvantaged and disabled children by dressing up as their favourite characters!
Description of role: We're looking for new volunteers to help with our charity work for Make a Smile Manchester! If you're passionate about bringing a smile to the faces of disadvantaged/disabled children and their families then we have two roles we think might be for you:
Characters: You would go to our events dressed as the children's favourite fictional characters. We provide all the costumes inc: fairies, Disney princesses, superheroes, mermaids, Jedi's, wizards and more!
Magic makers: You would support our characters at our events. You can interact with the children and their friends and family. We have a variety of activities such as face painting and balloon animals too.
Events that we do include paediatric wards, disability play groups, neurodivergence swimming lessons, deaf play sessions and more! Please note that location of events varies and each event can be signed up to via our Facebook Group.
If you're interested in volunteering with us, please follow our socials @makeasmilemanchester for more information, visit our website (Make A Smile UK) or give us an email: manchester@makeasmile.org.uk
Characters: You would go to our events dressed as the children's favourite fictional characters. We provide all the costumes inc: fairies, Disney princesses, superheroes, mermaids, Jedi's, wizards and more!
Magic makers: You would support our characters at our events. You can interact with the children and their friends and family. We have a variety of activities such as face painting and balloon animals too.
Events that we do include paediatric wards, disability play groups, neurodivergence swimming lessons, deaf play sessions and more! Please note that location of events varies and each event can be signed up to via our Facebook Group.
If you're interested in volunteering with us, please follow our socials @makeasmilemanchester for more information, visit our website (Make A Smile UK) or give us an email: manchester@makeasmile.org.uk
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Event Planning, Oral Communication Skills, Public Speaking
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 0 hours commitment, flexible hours
Location:
Manchester Students Union
Manchester
M139PR