Wednesday Evening Social Volunteer

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Job Advert:

***We are looking for volunteers to support people with a learning disability to enjoy an evening out in their local community.

This is what you could be doing as a social volunteer:

  • Feel like an active member of your community
  • Engage in various activities
  • Utilise skills and interests you already have
  • Support and socialise with people with a learning disability

Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support. This is becoming increasingly important as evidence is starting to grow that the vaccine could help stop the spread of the virus, as well as protecting the person vaccinated from getting very ill.

In addition, you maybe asked to take a lateral flow test or wear PPE when you volunteer.

Benefits:

***- Make a difference for a person with a learning disability

  • Training & induction to the volunteer role
  • Agreed outofpocket expenses (e.g. travel)
  • Mencap Extras discounts from high street retailers
  • Meet new people
  • We'll value your contribution
  • Ongoing support from your Volunteer Manager

About Mencap:

***We want a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Everything we do is about making this world a reality.

  • Find out more about learning disabilities.


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