Meet our student social worker: Lee.

Personal Details

Name: Lee Deniston

Town: Manchester

Occupation: Student Social Worker

Age: 31

Student social worker, Lee at the Together Trust's central office. 

Trainee Police at the TT!

Two trainee police officers have been volunteering with us this week at SK30+ as part of their police officer training programme. Chris and Cat joined the team to support the staff in delivering the programme of activities including sensory sessions and a pub quiz.

Chris said:

"I have enjoyed my time at SK30+ and especially working with the group, getting to know their personalities. Working with adults with learning difficulties has allowed me to experience things from their perspective. This has allowed me to see some of the skills and techniques that the staff use to engage with each individual person. I hope to use this experience in the police service when dealing with adults with learning difficulties who may be offenders or victims/witnesses of crime."

Cat commented:

"During my placement I was able to interact with individuals with varying degrees of learning disabilities. I really enjoyed this interaction and getting to know the service users. I really enjoyed the trip to the war museum as it gave me an insight into how members of the public interact with service users. This made me stop and check my own behaviour. This has been a really good insight and experience which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I feel I will be able to provide a better policing service because of it."

SK30+ would like to thank the volunteers for their hard work and support, and wish the duo lots of luck in their presentation about the Together Trust.

For more information about volunteering with the Together Trust please visit our website.

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The Purpose: New Directions offers a person centred service to adults, and delivers a wide range of creative and vocational activities. Volunteers are a key part of the staff team and, through clear tasking by a supervisor, provide vital support in helping service users enjoy the activities together.

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Photography Volunteer – North West

The Purpose: To produce photographs for use by the organisation across a range of different media including newsletters, websites, social media and press releases.

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Catering Mentor – WATT Services, Cheadle

WaTT Services pictured with the former Mayor of Stockport.

The Purpose: Our WaTT Service provides a catering service for the organisation, offering a menu for breakfasts and lunches, and a catering service for events. Volunteer Catering Mentors are needed to enhance the learning and experience of our service users who deliver the service.

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Green-fingered Together Trust volunteers.

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