Volunteer (Stopgap Dance Company)

Enjoy dancing? Interested in supporting young Disabled people in an inclusive setting? Volunteering with us is a great way to build teamwork and communication skills in a warm and welcoming community.

No dance experience needed, just an interest or passion for supporting young people.

Stopgap Dance Company are a global leader of disability access in dance and continuously examine best practice. We actively advocate for the industry and the wider world to become more inclusive. 

Our mission is to create an inclusive world where diversity is not just accepted but pursued, a world where no one is limited by prejudice against Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent people. 

Alongside our professional productions we run multiple dance companies during the week and we are looking for motivated volunteers to support with our Wednesday evening group. 
 

Below is an idea of the things you could support with:

• Welcoming members at the start of the session
• Helping with setting up and tidying the space
• Encouraging our members to engage in activities
• Supporting with the creative tasks
• Performing at our annual community platform 
• Dancing and having fun!

 Skills you’ll gain from joining us:

• Invaluable teamwork and communication skills
• A chance to support your local community
• A fulfilling and rewarding experience that builds your confidence within an inclusive setting 
• A deeper understanding on how to teach and support an inclusive group
• Build great relationships with the group members and other volunteers.

 Availability: Wednesday evening, during term time only. 
 Consistency is key for the young people we work with, so we are looking for someone who would be able to commit to most weeks.

Venue: Guildford, GU1 1NS

DBS check: Anyone who becomes a regular part of our team will need a DBS. If you do not already have one, we will ask you to complete an online form before starting, as well as reading our Safeguarding and code of conduct policies. 

 If you’re interested, please reach out to Joy via admin@stopgapdance.com.