Hi, my name is Mark!

RelativelyDisabled
RelativelyDisabled Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
I’ve been thinking about getting involved to support Scope as a volunteer and thought that the best place to start was by joining the online community :smile: 

I’d be really interested to hear about people’s best experiences being a part of this community and to get some ideas on where best to start getting involved...

M  

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 16,688 Championing
    Hi @RelativelyDisabled - & welcome to this friendly & supportive community Mark. It's great you want to get involved, & support Scope as a volunteer. Are you considering being a volunteer in one of Scope's shops, or being an online volunteer here? Either way, you'd be most welcome.
    I've been a member of this online community for 14 months.....I've certainly learnt a lot both about Scope, & the many difficulties members face. I've also felt supported along the way; made friends, & enjoy the company of many lovely members. The Scope team I'm sure will be more than happy to answer any queries you have about volunteering; just ask. :)

  • roberttaylor570
    roberttaylor570 Online Community Member Posts: 574 Empowering
    Hi @RelativelyDisabled and welcome to the community Mark.  I know there are places on the website for finding information about volunteering and I am sure the team will be able to help.. #Volunteering
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hello @RelativelyDisabled and welcome to the online community :) 

    Glad you've joined us, and I'm delighted to hear you want to get more involved with Scope as a volunteer.

    You can find information about volunteering for Scope by visiting this page on the website. Or if you're interested in getting involved with the online community specifically you can email community@scope.org.uk to express your interest :) 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Welcome to the community @RelativelyDisabled! Great to have you with us. :)
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hello @RelativelyDisabled and welcome.  What a brilliant idea and well done you for wanting to help others.

    Do you have any particular role in mind?  Us at Scope would be delighted to have you join us  <3
  • RelativelyDisabled
    RelativelyDisabled Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thanks all for the kind, warm and insightful welcomes! Looks like a really great community here, so pleased to be joining it :smile:

    Hi @Cher_Scope thanks and I’m not entirely sure. I think getting involved with the community here is a great start! Beyond that I think the area that interests me most is getting involved with things that support and assist people who want to access work, but find they experience challenges in doing this.

  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    edited October 2020
    @RelativelyDisabled Employment is an area that our members are increasingly struggling with so we would welcome you offering advice on the community :)  If you haven't already, try to check out our Employment and careers board.  

    Also, you might find it interesting to read about Scope's Support to Work service as they focus on helping people in this area too.  

    Thank you for for your interest again!
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Welcome to the community @RelativelyDisabled :)
  • Masuma12345678
    Masuma12345678 Posts: 50 Listener
    Hi Mark my name is Masuma