Watch a professional catwalk Fashion Show hosted by the Wardrobe Mistress featuring all the top High Street brands with the opportunity to browse, try on and puchase items with a generous discount, clothes from sizes 10-18.  Tickets cost £5.00 per person and includes a free glass of wine.

Venue: Cathedral School, Chelmsford, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1PA

Time: 7pm (for a 7.30pm start) – 10.45pm

Cost: £5.00 per person, includes a free glass of wine

Parking: Parking is NOT available at the School, but visitors may park in Riverside Ice & Leisure, Waterloo Lane Car Park or Riverside Retail Park. 

Please send your cheques made payable to ‘Chelmsford Mencap’ with your name and address to:

Entry is available without prior booking, however we highly recommend that you do book in advance to guarantee your seats.

Modelling opportunities currently available for over 15’s sized 10-18 for this event, please contact Sam Barnett on 01234 268303 or email sam.barnett@chelmsfordmencap.org.uk

Volunteer Fundraisers Required (Home Based)

Chelmsford Mencap has several rewarding volunteer vacancies available for enthusiastic professionals, who would be able to assist the Charity Secretary in completing grant funding applications to help with the Charities day-to-day running costs.

Working hours are flexible and all out-of-pocket expenses paid, free Enhanced CRB check and training provided as necessary.

To request an application pack, contact Leah Clark-Harris on 01245 268303 or email leah.clark.harris@chelmsfordmencap.org.uk

Volunteer Support Workers Required

The Chelmsford Mencap Daybreak Saturday Club has several rewarding vacancies available for experienced Support Workers who are NVQ Level 2 qualified in childcare every Saturday during time time.

You will be required to assist the children aged 3-18 years with learning difficulties with in-house activities to help them achieve a greater level of independence.

All out-of-pocket expenses paid, free Enhanced CRB check and training provided as necessary.

To request an application pack, contact Leah Clark-Harris on 01245 268303 or email leah.clark.harris@chelmsfordmencap.org.uk

Volunteer Support Workers Required

Chelmsford Mencap are seeking new volunteers aged 16 years or over for the Gateway Dance Group which runs  Monday evenings (term time only) between 7pm and 8pm.   The club caters for adults with disabilities aged 16 years and over.  All out of pocket expenses including transport are paid.  The post is subject to enhanced disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau.

To request an application pack, contact Leah Clark-Harris on 01245 268303 or email leah.clark.harris@chelmsfordmencap.org.uk

• How many hours can someone volunteer if they are on benefits?
• Will I need a CRB check?
• How old do I need to be to volunteer?
• How much time do I have to have to volunteer for?
• Will I get expenses?
• Will I get training in my volunteer role?

How many hours can someone volunteer if they are on benefits?

There is no maximum hours limit for volunteering if someone is on benefits.  If an individual is receiving Job Seekers Allowance they must be actively seeking work and available to attend an interview at 48 hours notice, or start work at a week’s notice. 

Will I need a CRB check?

It is Chelmsford Mencap’s policy to apply for a CRB disclosure check for all posts where volunteers will be working directly with children and vulnerable adults.

How old do I need to be to volunteer?

There are no age limits set for volunteers.  Young people under 18 will need consent from their parent or guardian though,and those aged 16 years or under and still in full time education will need a work permit. Please visit this link for important information if you are under 16 years and want to voulnteer http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=75&catalogueContentID=120

How much time do I have to have to volunteer for?

Chelmsford Mencap have many volunteer opportunities, some are regular ongoing, others short term and some may be for one off events.  We will try and match you to an opportunity that is right for you.

Will I get expenses?

Chelmsford Mencap believe that reimbursing volunteer expenses is an important factor in making volunteering accessible to all.  So yes we will pay agreed out of pocket expenses including travel and meals taken whilst volunteering. 

Will I get training in my volunteer role?

Answer – “All volunteers will receive an induction to Chelmsford Mencap when they start volunteering and training so they can carry out their role.  There may also be opportunities for further specific training relating to their role as well”.

Further information

If you have a question that isn’t answered here please contact :

Volunteers Coordinator: Leah Clark-Harris
Telephone: 01245 268303
Email: leah.clark.harris@chelmsfordmencap.org.uk

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Volunteers are an incredible asset to Mencap. 

Volunteer at the Youth Club

Volunteering offers us all a chance to be valued in our local community, to learn new skills, make new friends, have fun and can sometimes lead to paid employment.

Chelmsford Mencap wants to recruit volunteers to do all sorts of activities.

Within Chelmsford Mencap there are many opportunities to volunteer including:

• Volunteering alongside people with a learning disability at our clubs: even if you can offer just a little time on a regular basis, you can make a vital contribution to our work.
• Getting involved with fundraising: have fun, meet new people and of course raise funds for Chelmsford Mencap. There are lots of great events that you can take part in.
• Chelmsford Mencap has many more volunteering opportunities that help to make the organisation effective and vibrant.
• Search our current list of volunteering opportunities.

Chelmsford Mencap values its volunteers and their contribution to our work. 

As a Chelmsford Mencap volunteer you can expect:

• an induction
• safe working environment
• liability and personal accident insurance
• travel expenses
• training and a support network to help you in your role
• regular email newsletter to keep you up to date with events
• to meet new people and gain new skills.

Useful resources 

Mencap’s volunteering DVD, ‘Promoting Volunteering’, is funded by v, the youth volunteering charity, and was filmed during a four month period at various events. The DVD highlights and celebrates what young people with a learning disability can achieve through volunteering.

If you have a group of young people who want to volunteer or you want to show organisations what they can achieve through involving volunteers with a learning disability please contact the Mencap volunteer team to order a copy.

Search our volunteering job vacancies

Volunteering options

Read our different options for volunteers

Frequently asked questions

Read our frequently asked questions about volunteering with Chelmsford Mencap.

Volunteer application form

Click link to download PDF Volunteer Application Form

Contact us

Chelmsford Mencap are looking for a Chair to lead the board as we move through the next stage of development and raising the profile of the Charity.  You’ll have a personable character, be well known and respected within the Chelmsford Community and have significant experience of providing strategic leadership and possess strong chairing skills.  Experience of the charity sector is desirable but not essential.  This role is predominantly a figure head position with the day to day work and decisions being undertaken by the Chief Executive with the consent of the Executive Committee.  This position would suit a working professional looking to further their career.  

Committee Meetings are held on a bi-monthly basis at 7.30pm, with occasional Management Meetings throughout the year.

The appointment would initially be for a one year term of office beginning in March 2010 at the Charity’s AGM, with a further one year extension by mutual agreement and election of the members.

The position is voluntary.  Expenses are paid, including mileage and telephone calls.

For more information please write to:

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Volunteer Support Workers Required

Chelmsford Mencap are seeking new volunteers aged 16 years or over for the CMYC (Youth Club)  which runs  Tuesday evenings (term time and half term only) between 6pm and 8pm.   The club caters for children with disabilities aged between 16 years – 25 years.  All out of pocket expenses including transport are paid.  The post is subject to enhanced disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau.

To request an application pack, contact Leah Clark-Harris on 01245 268303 or email leah.clark.harris@chelmsfordmencap.org.uk

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