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Inclusive Cycling Volunteers
Organisation Details
Seashell Trust
Sub theme: Children, Disability, Education, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Located in the heart of Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Seashell Trust is a beacon of hope and support for children, young people, and their families.
We’re proud to operate the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family services, and seventeen residential homes that provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—including gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike track, and sports fields—are designed to create a truly unique and supportive atmosphere.
Our unique campus incorporates, education, activities and life skills for our students, and our volunteer opportunities span from education and therapy roles to administration and Trustee positions.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive community of professionals, always on the lookout for new skills to enrich our offering. To learn more about Seashell, watch this short video: Start your Career at Seashell! - YouTube
We’re proud to operate the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family services, and seventeen residential homes that provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—including gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike track, and sports fields—are designed to create a truly unique and supportive atmosphere.
Our unique campus incorporates, education, activities and life skills for our students, and our volunteer opportunities span from education and therapy roles to administration and Trustee positions.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive community of professionals, always on the lookout for new skills to enrich our offering. To learn more about Seashell, watch this short video: Start your Career at Seashell! - YouTube
Description of role: You'll be volunteering alongside our staff team to delivery inclusive cycling sessions at our 'Learn to Ride' cycle track and our 3 off road cycle progression routes.
It involves encouraging children and young people with a range of needs and abilities to cycle, enjoy cycling, progress and develop their cycling capabilities utilising our large range of inclusive cycles.
The role involves:
• To work as part of the Seashell Active team to encourage and activate activity with children and young people with a range of needs and abilities.
• Participate in the activity, encourage children and young people to be active, build rapport, create the adaptation and modifications required to take part, have fun and explore taking part together, learning new skills.
• Work alongside session leads, team leaders, CADS Crew staff to support the sessions, take initiative and be a good team player.
• To work safely, inclusively and in person centred ways to support the children and young people’s participation, valuing individuality, choice, identity and culture.
It involves encouraging children and young people with a range of needs and abilities to cycle, enjoy cycling, progress and develop their cycling capabilities utilising our large range of inclusive cycles.
The role involves:
• To work as part of the Seashell Active team to encourage and activate activity with children and young people with a range of needs and abilities.
• Participate in the activity, encourage children and young people to be active, build rapport, create the adaptation and modifications required to take part, have fun and explore taking part together, learning new skills.
• Work alongside session leads, team leaders, CADS Crew staff to support the sessions, take initiative and be a good team player.
• To work safely, inclusively and in person centred ways to support the children and young people’s participation, valuing individuality, choice, identity and culture.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Tuesday Evening, Thursday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1.5hrs
Location:
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 6RQ