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Are you friendly? Patient? Love to chat?
Do you want to make a difference to the life of a person with a learning disability? Could you spare just a couple of hours every two months?
If the answer to the above questions is yes, please read on!
We are looking for a volunteer to visit a wonderful older lady as a part of our Mencap Visiting Service. She is a very sociable person who loves company, and always makes visitors feel very welcome. No prior experience of learning disability is needed.
Although visits will initially be in the home, she will jump at any opportunity to get out of the house. You might enjoy doing the following together:
- Going out for a cup of tea/coffee
- Grabbing a spot of lunch
- Have a mooch about the shops
- She loves theatre, but hasn't been able to see any in a while. Perhaps you could take in a show?
This is an incredible volunteering opportunity with an amazing person that anyone would be lucky to know. If the above sounds like something you would enjoy and you are:
- Kind, patient, and reliable
- Up for a new challenge
- Over 18
The Mencap Visiting Service (MVS) was launched in 1963 as a befriending service to adults with a learning disability after their parents pass away. In volunteering in this service, you would not only be providing a valuable visit to this amazing person, but also honouring her parents' wishes.
You can apply by either:
- Applying online by clicking "Apply". You will need to register before filling out the online application.
- Downloading an application form by clicking on "Additional Information". Complete the short form and email it to dominic.mellor@mencap.org.uk
Need any help? Have any questions? Get in touch with Dominic Mellor at dominic.mellor@mencap.org.uk and he will be happy to chat with you about the role.
Benefits
- Relevant Training
- Induction to the service and volunteer role
- A settling in period to make sure this is the right role for you
- To feel fully supported in your role
- Agreed out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed (e.g. travel and activity costs)
- The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
- The opportunity to learn new skills
- To feel appreciated and valued for my contribution
About Mencap
1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.
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, while having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
