Befriending Volunteer Visitor - Gloucester

Mencap
Part Time
Gloucester
Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

Job Advert

Are you relaxed, calm and patient?

Would you like to make a difference to someone with learning disabilities?

Could you be a befriending visitor?

Come and join us and be a visitor!

As part of the Mencap Visiting Service we are looking for a volunteer to visit a gentleman is in his late 60's who has learning disabilities. He lives in a bungalow with other elderly residents too.

He is a quiet gentleman who enjoys to spend time relaxing at home. He loves cars and cake! He enjoys going out and about with support staff, in particular local cafés.

He is looking for a volunteer who is very relaxed, calm and patient.

He will enjoy spending time with a friendly volunteer like you who has similar interests, who can chat with him about cars and family.

By visiting every other month, youwill make a huge difference.

You will be introduced and get to know him with our support and the support of the home staff.

When & where do I need to be available?

Visits will be every 2 months and can be during the week or weekends.
Visits will last around 1 - 1.5 hours.
Visits will take place at his home initially but you may be in the community after a few visits.

Before applying please check your journey to make sure it's practical for you.

As a Mencap Visiting Volunteer you will be:

Aged 18 or over
Friendly, patient and reliable

To apply either click on the 'Apply' button or click here to fill out a short application form - Volunteer Application Form

Benefits

What can I expect from Mencap?

All relevant safety measure will be in place to ensure that you will be safe.
Personalised training and induction
To feel fully supported in your role
Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel, a meal out with the person you visit)
Meet new people
Learn new skills
Feel appreciated and valued
You will be making a difference!

About Mencap

What difference will I make?

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, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

About this service

We offer a lifelong befriending service for people with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of individual people with a learning disability.

Our 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, our visitor is the only person in someone's life who isn't paid to be there for them.