Job Description

We support a gentleman who would love a volunteer to go out with for a couple of hours every two months and share in his interests.
He enjoys birdwatching and photography. He is also a big sports fan, supporting Manchester United and Bournemouth in the football, Surrey in the Cricket, and the New England Patriots in American Football (amongst others). He loves to talk about sport!
He is also an active soul, enjoying walks and cycling.
Above all, he would love to share some of his diverse interests with a friend.
If you think this could be you, get in touch!
We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone's life who isn't paid to be there for them.
This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do.
In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like: o Sitting and having a chat o Checking in on their well- being o Going out to a local cafe/pub for a meal/drink o Enjoying a walk o A craft activity at home o Reading a book/magazine together
As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will be:

• Friendly and approachable
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
• Reliable and patient
• Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
Apply here:
Job ID: 34252
Benefits
As a Mencap visitor you will:

• Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit
• Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
• Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
• Meet new people
• Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued

About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.