Volunteer Helper for Pilates Classes

Tasks will include:

• Assisting members practising from their chairs;
• Helping to put mats down and clear away after the class;
• Helping members to clean mats after the class;
• Being an evacuation buddy to help those with mobility impairments to exit the building in the event of fire.

Skills

You will receive full training but it would be very useful if you have Pilates experience and an active interest in it.  A wish to be helping people with their own well-being would be helpful too.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work and be a part of the MS Centre and gain social interaction (of which there is a lot, being a very friendly centre!) strengthening your ties to the local community.
  
• A chance to give back and feel you are able to really make a difference to the lives of those with MS within the Sussex region.
• Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose improving mental health generally.

Practical Considerations

Travelling by car

Having travelled down the Old Shoreham Road (A270) or the coast Road (A259) and reached Southwick, there is a sign to the MS Centre on the corner of Croft Avenue just off Southwick Road. Drive along Croft Avenue and at the end turn left into the park (Southwick Recreation Ground).  Follow the road, turning right past the bowls club and keep going to the carpark at the very end on your left and you will see the centre.

 Travelling by bus

There are a number of buses that stop near the Centre including the 60, 46 and 700.  For real time information on buses stopping near the Centre visit https://www.buses.co.uk/plan-your-journey to look at Brighton and Hove Buses. The 700 bus is operated by Stagecoach and covers the Brighton-Worthing-Littlehampton area. Once you have arrived you need to make your way to Croft Avenue.  There is a sign to the MS Centre on the corner of the avenue, just off Southwick Road. Go to the end of Croft Avenue and turn left into the park (Southwick Recreation Ground).  Follow the road, turning right past the bowls club and keep going to the car-park at the very end on your left and you will see the centre.

Travelling by rail

We are a 7 minute walk from Southwick rail station. You can check the times of trains on the Southern Railway website. Once you have arrived you need to turn left out of the station to make your way to Croft Avenue.  There is a sign to the MS Centre on the corner of the avenue, just off Southwick Road. Go to the end of Croft Avenue and a turn left into the park (Southwick Recreation Ground).  Follow the road, turning right past the bowls club and keep going to the car-park at the very end on your left and you will see the centre.

Taxis

Brighton and Hove Council provide information on wheelchair accessible taxis in their area. For information on wheelchair accessible transport (taxis, Dial-a-Ride etc) in the Adur area please visit the Adur and Worthing Councils website.

When do I need to be available?

Where does this role take place?

Croft Avenue
Southwick Recreation Ground
Southwick
West Sussex
BN42 4AB

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