Volunteer
Disability Ambassador
Living Options Devon Disability Ambassador
Could you be a Disability Ambassador in the community?
Do you offer a community service? Run a sports club, social activity or group?
We’re excited to be creating a network of volunteer Disability Ambassadors in the heart of local communities right across Devon.
As a Disability Ambassador you will help to welcome and connect people with disabilities, or long term health conditions into already established activities, sports, clubs or social groups.
What is the Disability Ambassador Volunteer Programme?
Co-ordinated by Living Options Devon. The programme aims to create a friendly network of volunteer Disability Ambassadors within clubs, sports, groups or services around Devon.
Disability Ambassadors champion inclusivity. You will support and provide a welcoming point of contact for a person with a disability or long-term health condition who has expressed an interest in getting involved.
We will provide Disability Awareness training and ongoing support. Registered clubs, groups, services or organisations will have the opportunity to be listed on our website as a part of the Disability Ambassador programme.
As an Ambassador, there will also be the opportunity to help champion disability awareness within the local community or share information and resources available from Living Options Devon.
Next Steps
If you are interested please register to attend one of our induction sessions.
Register my interest in a Volunteer Induction session
Disability Ambassador induction sessions will take place:
Online Monday 21st October 2024 11am – 1pm
Online Tuesday 21st January 2024 1.30pm – 3.30pm
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I would like the support of a Disability Ambassador, how do I access this service?
Via our Time to Talk service.
Time to Talk is a free service run by Living Options Devon, providing short term, goal-led guided conversations to empower people with a disability or long term health condition to make a change or improvement in their life, building confidence and self-esteem.
The experienced team provide up to six hours of personalised support dependent on an individual’s own needs and circumstances, working together to understand the most suitable support and connections.
You can refer yourself to Time to Talk by emailing time2talk@livingoptions.org or calling 0300 303 3691