Volunteer with us

What are Support Circles?

These are small groups of adults with additional support needs.  Group size will depend on the people in the group.. Together the group will explore their strengths, identify shared goals and support each other as they work towards achieving these. The groups aim to have fun, meet new people, try new things, build confidence and skills. 

Some groups will be for people with learning disabilities, others will be for other people who have support needs in other areas of their life.  

What will you do?

• Come to the support circle meeting every week (1-2 hours)
• Share your strengths, and the things you want to achieve
• You will help the other group members, and they will help you, to achieve your shared goals
• Agree ‘group rules’ with your circle
• Meet with the Project Lead for support and training
• You might do things with other group members outside of support circle meetings

Our first circle is for people with learning disabilities.   

To apply: 

Matthew can help you with this process.  Please call him on 07795 358375 or email him on matthewj@ategi.co.uk

1.  Read the Role Description  -  it tells you about what you will do. 

2.  Fill in the Easy Read Application Form.

3. Send your forms to supportcircles@ategi.co.uk  

We're excited to hear from you.

Do you believe that all people, whatever their support needs, have skills, strengths and abilities that can have a big impact?

Do you want to be part of an exciting new project that helps people with learning disabilities to do just that – use their strengths to support others and as a group to work towards shared goals?

Are you keen to use your strengths and develop your skills whilst supporting others to live their best lives?

Do you have 2-3 hours per week to volunteer?

Ategi is a charity supporting people with additional needs to live their best lives.  We are based in Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf and provide support in run a range of services in Wales and England.

Support Circles is our new project, which will bring together small groups of 6-8 people with additional needs within a local community within Rhondda Cynon Taf.  They will come together weekly as peer-support volunteers. They will build on their own strengths and work together towards shared goals, developing skills and confidence and enhancing their wellbeing. Goals will vary but may include building friendships, doing more in the community, having fun, using public transport etc.

Our Project Lead will lead each group, and the Volunteer Facilitator will support the Project Lead to support and facilitate the group.

Are you our new Volunteer Facilitator? 

To find out more, please download the Volunteer Facilitator Role Description. 

To apply, please send your completed Volunteer Application Form to supportcircles@ategi.co.uk.. 

If you need help to apply or want an informal chat about it, please contact supportcircles@ategi.co.uk.    Thank you for your interest.

Core duties include:

Commitment to Ategi; its vision, mission and values

Contribute to its strategic direction, setting overall policies, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating progress.

Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purposes legally and for the public benefit

Providing oversight and taking responsibility for directing the charity’s affairs

Scrutinising board and committee papers; preparing in advance in order to contribute positively to discussions.

Monitoring the charity's resources responsibly

Ensuring the charity is accountable

Ensuring Ategi remains focused on delivering its intended charitable outcomes

Using individual skills, knowledge and experience to help shape its development and enable it to reach sound decisions.

Acting as an ambassador using networks where possible to inform and promote our work

Who are we looking for?

As well as a shared commitment to our vision we are specifically seeking trustees with;

Human Resources - you will have operational or strategic HR knowledge with organisational change expertise

Support services for adults with additional needs - you might be a clinical psychologist, behavioural specialist. You will be qualified in your professional: NCS, BACP, MBACP, MUKCP Psychologist MSc HCPC-Clin. Psych CBP

Fundraising - you might be an experienced fundraiser, have CSR experience and/or have strategic fundraising and marketing expertise

Legal Advice/Risk Management - you will be legally qualified and may be, or have been, a lawyer or solicitor

Why join us?

You’ll be part of an organisation that instils its values at all levels of the business, ensuring the people we support are at the forefront of our decisions.

Our people love working here, and most trustees stay for many years, becoming as passionate as we are.

This opportunity will be useful for anyone wanting to learn more about being a trustee, develop a more rounded skill set, or will hold the interest of someone with many years of experience.

If this sound like you, then please get in touch to find out more about Ategi and the role.

Please send your CV to Karen Thomas, Company Secretary karent@ategi.co.uk

The closing date for Applications is 30th November 2023

Download our Trustee Appointment Brief to find out more. 

Shortlisted applicants will have an informal discussion with the CEO followed by an interview with the Chair of Trustees.

If you would like to receive information in Welsh please contact Karen Thomas on 01443 484400 or by email karent@ategi.co.uk and we will arrange this.