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Make a Smile - Character and Magic Maker 2026/27
Organisation Details
Make a Smile
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Children, Hospitals and Hospices
Organisation Description: A charity that volunteers with disadvantaged and disabled children by dressing up as their favourite characters!
Description of role: Characters: You would go to our events dressed as the children's favourite fictional characters. We provide all the costumes, including fairies, Disney princesses, superheroes, mermaids, Jedis, 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 the 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
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 the 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, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills
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: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: n/a
Location:
University of Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PL