Day Care
We have a Day Centre where we provide a variety of day care services for young adults with learning disabilities and or mental health conditions including those with challenging behaviours and autism.
The wide range of activities that we provide at this centre enables our service users to improve their existing social skills and social networks, daily living skills, confidence, self-esteem, lifestyles and physical fitness.
At the centre, our service users are offered the opportunity to try new activities and experiences or are encouraged to engage in programmes and activities of their individual passion.
Purpose
Our day care services are designed to engage our service users and enable them to live a more fulfilling life and promote personal development. Our programmes are organised specifically to meet identified individual needs, for example:
- Improve service users’ existing skills or learn something new
Promote their social inclusion to be part of the wider community - Develop their social skills, daily living skills, confidence and self-esteem
- Prepare service users to eventually go on to other challenges
- Maintain the enjoyment of their individual passion
Social networking
We organise social events such as discos, small scale fundraising events, coffee mornings, talent shows, BBQs, Pub lunches, etc. We actively support our service users to access local community resources including the sports centres and gyms, colleges, community centres, theatres, etc.
Recreation and relaxation
Activities include, multi-sensory therapy, swimming, cycling, walking, seaside trips, multi sports, dancing, ten pin bowling, snooker, table tennis, trampolining, bingo, music therapy, cinema, theatres, picnics, shopping trips, outings to places of interest such as aquariums, museums, and exhibitions, etc., board games, karaoke, arts and crafts, painting and colouring and many more.
FAQ
Is there a minimum age requirement?
This will depend on the volunteering role. There is no maximum age limit to volunteer with us, as long as you are able to undertake the role. For driving roles, you will need to be 21 with a full UK Driving Licence. You can volunteer for EDA at 16 with parental permission.
I have a disability; how can I volunteer?
Yes. We welcome volunteers from those with extra support needs and we will do our best to make reasonable adjustments where possible in order to support you whilst volunteering with us.
How much time am I expected to dedicate to volunteering?
We have volunteering opportunities that cater to all schedules. Some opportunities will require only a couple hours a week, or even just 1 day a month. Alternatively, there may be some project style roles which may last a couple days a week for a period of time. We always strive to work with our volunteers to find a suitable match that will work well with your other commitments.
Will I need a DBS check?
There may be some roles which require a DBS check, however this will be clearly stated. Having a criminal record does not mean that you are excluded from volunteering. If you have any concerns, please contact us as admin@edodevaid.org
Can I volunteer with my friends?
Absolutely! We welcome groups of friends, colleagues, families etc to volunteer with us. Please email us at admin@edodevaid.org so that we can see how you can get involved.
Will my expenses be paid?
We will reimburse any pre-agreed out of pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering with us. Please email us at admin@edodevaid.org
Can refugees volunteer for EDA?
Yes, we welcome both refugees and asylum seekers to volunteer with us no matter the status of your claim. We will make sure that you feel respected, valued and are treated as an equal when volunteering with us.
Contact us today
To make a referral or for more information on our service
Call: 020 8908 1268
Email: admin@reesoncare.co.uk
