Do You Have Some Spare Time? Want To Help A Good Cause?

The IMPERFECT campaign has been launched to challenge perceptions of disability.

It aims to celebrate diversity, drawing attention to individuals who have surpassed expectation and affected change in all areas of life. IMPERFECT also strives to raise awareness of the disability-based discrimination experienced by huge numbers within the UK on a daily basis and also to empower individuals to call an end to inequality.

The campaign will soon be creating a helpline, which will provide emotional support for those who feel ostracized or discriminated against.
IMPERFECT should be interpreted as a statement that enforces confidence in imperfection, a reminder that we are all imperfect in our own way and these unique and beautiful anomalies make us human – with the same rights as the next person. The helpline will reflect this and we hope to inspire and support disabled people to stand up against intolerance, stir confidence and self-empowerment as well as give comfort and advice.

The concept of inclusivity is often talked about but it is seldom acted upon. It therefore remains an ideal rather than reality. The IMPERFECT t-shirts act as a symbol of support, understanding and agreement of the cause and can be bought on the website. We believe that they are more than just a fashion item; they are a statement of inner confidence. The simple message can be worn by anyone as it surely implies to all of us, whichever way it is read!

A new clothing label is being developed to reinforce the IMPERFECT message, but our in-house designers have been getting creative and have customised the IMPERFECT t-shirts! Have a look at Britain’s Missing Top Model Kelly Knox modelling these creations on the site too!

We are now calling for volenteers for the Helpline and are looking for thw following –

Do you have any spare time (8 hours or more a week on a regular basis)?

Would you like to be a part of something significant and help support those who are in desperate need?

In return for your time you will learn new skills, gain experience, meet new people, and help us to support suffering and discrimination.

IMPERFECT will provide all our volunteers with induction training, continual support and travel expenses to the office in Wimbledon. This position will give you great satisfaction in being able to help someone who really needs it and give you an excellent insight into disability issues. See http://www.imperfect.uk.com for more information.

REQUIREMENTS
• Disabled and able-bodied volunteers who have an empathetic understanding of all disabilities.

• Reliable and committed as well as patient, considerate and effective listeners.

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 6 months and to attend trainings

• Live in London and able to travel to Wimbledon office. Opportunity to work from home also.

Please send CV to smorgan@imperfect.uk.com