People from all walks of life offer their time and skills as a volunteer. We have had student nurses and social workers volunteering in order to gain a practical insight into health and social care as part of their studies; retired people looking to keep themselves active and wanting to do something meaningful with their spare time provide us with welcome support.

Job seekers who feel they might like to work in this field can gain experience which could help their future employment opportunities.

Whether you can spare a morning, afternoon or a whole day, we would love to hear from you.

We will require two references and possibly a Criminal Records Check to be carried out, at our expense. This is because you will be working alongside vulnerable people.

We are always on the lookout for ways to raise funds for our charity, so if you have any ideas and can spare some time, please call Nick Bennett on  01752 773333.

If you would like to know more about volunteering with us, please contact Derek at reception at Plymouth Highbury Trust on 01752 773333, for an informal chat

Click on the links below for the volunteer Hand book and the volunteer Information pack

Did you know?

· Plymouth Highbury Trust was formally called Plymouth Mencap Society  affiliated to National Mencap.

· In 1993 we employed just two people and  two full time volunteers helped us run a Day Service. Today we  employ over 50 people and 75 volunteers help us provide a range of services for adults with a learning disability.

· Our range of services provide support for over 500 adults in Plymouth with a learning disability.

Volunteer Information pack

Volunteer Information pack Citizen Advocacy