Find volunteering opportunities for young people with SEND
Information in easy read. Volunteering opportunities and work experience for young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
About volunteering
Volunteering is when you work with a company or an organisation to get experience and learn new skills.
This can help you find a paid job in the future.
You won’t get paid for volunteer work, but you may get money to cover expenses like travel or equipment.
Find volunteering opportunities
Before you look for a volunteering opportunity it’s useful to think about your interests, the the skills you want to develop and the type of job you want in the future.
Look on websites
Websites you can use to find and apply for volunteering opportunities include:
Other ways to find volunteering opportunities
You can also find volunteering opportunities:
- on a noticeboard in your local library
- in a local newspaper
- in your local Jobcentre Plus if you’re unemployed and looking for work
- your secondary school, sixth form, college or university
SEND support
If you have special educational needs and disabilities you can get extra help from:
- our Youth Employability Service for young people 16 to 25 years old
- Amaze’s career support service for young people 14 to 25 with SEND