Step and Stone are looking for a Volunteer to work alongside one of our wonderful Trainees. This is an extremely engaging and rewarding role, where you will play a key part in enabling a young person with a hearing impairment and learning disability to achieve his full potential. The role is ideal for someone who is qualified at either level 2 or 3 British Sign Language or has significant experience of using BSL.
About Step and Stone
Our Bristol based bakery makes handmade lavosh flatbreads with a social purpose. We work with young people with learning disabilities, helping to develop their skills and confidence so they can eventually find meaningful employment.
To find out more about Step and Stone and the amazing work we are doing, take a look at our YouTube video and our website.
About the role
The Volunteer will work in our bakery in Knowle, Bristol. This will involve:
• Using BSL to facilitate communication with the young person, staff and other Trainees
• Supporting him to develop his learning and independence
• Monitor his progress and support staff to identify learning needs
What skills, experience and personal traits are we looking for?
This position would be ideal for someone with either Level 3 BSL or someone with Level 2 BSL looking to practice and develop their skills. We also welcome enquiries from people who do not have qualifications but significant experience communicating with BSL.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is available every Thursday between 10am and 2pm. However, if
you are available on other days of the week then please do get in touch as the hours/days can be flexible.
Along with sufficient use of BSL, we are looking for someone who is:
• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable
• Patient and engaging
• Has a positive and inclusive in attitude towards disability
What will you gain from volunteering?
• Develop your BSL skills and gain valuable experience
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Enable a young person with disabilities to become more independent
• Meet new people and make new friends
What support you will get?
• Induction and full training provided
• Out of pocket expenses covered
• Regular support and supervision from our Volunteer Co-ordinator
• Covid-19 precautions in place and PPE provided
Keen to get involved?
For more information and an informal chat about the role, please message us on Can Do Bristol or contact Volunteer Co-ordinator Clive by email clive@stepandstone.co