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Learn about volunteering opportunities with Dates-n-Mates, Scotland's national dating and friendship charity for adults with learning disabilities. 28/01/2027, 12pm-2pm
Interested in volunteering and making a positive difference in your local community?
Join the Dates-n-Mates team at this Charity Spotlight event and find out how you can support Scotland’s national dating and friendship charity for adults with learning disabilities.
Dates-n-Mates works to reduce social isolation and create opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to build friendships, confidence, connections and independence through social activities and events.
This drop-in session is a great opportunity to:
- Learn more about the work of Dates-n-Mates
- Explore volunteering opportunities within the organisation
- Find out how you can support events and activities
- Speak directly with the team and ask questions
- Gain experience working within the third sector and disability support services
Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Event hosting
- Photography
- Public engagement and promotion
- Supporting social activities and events
- Helping participants build confidence and connections
This opportunity is particularly relevant for students interested in:
- Learning disabilities
- Community engagement
- Events and project work
- Social care
- Psychology
- Education
- Volunteering and the third sector
- Speaker
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- Venue
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careers@abdn.ac.uk