Friendly and Enthusiastic Volunteer Needed

1 week ago

Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Job Advert:

***Can you spare some time just 6 times a year? Do you have a friendly and enthusiastic demeanour? Want to make a MASSIVE difference to a person with a learning disability?


We support a very active, excitable, and welcoming gentleman in his 60s who loves to get out and about in the local area.

This might be going to the beach to collect seashells, or to the farm to see the animals (especially the pigs).

We are looking for a volunteer to visit him in his home and maybe accompany him out into the community.

Initially the visits would be at his home.

After some getting to know each other it may be possible to get out on trips accompanied by members of his excellent care team.


  • This gentleman has complex learning disabilities so experience in this area would be beneficial but not essential. He does not communicate verbally, but loves to interact with people in his facial expressions and body language. He will also lead you to things that he wants. He loves visitors and will be sure to show you aroundHe lives in a care home where you will visit him, and where staff will support you to get to know him. Once you have got to know each other a little you may plan your trips out into the community.


You will need to have strong communication skills, and to be patient with those for whom communication can be a challenge.


  • For this role, you would need to be
  • Confident
  • Kind
  • Patient
  • Caring
  • Independent
  • Reliable


 Over 1
  • Willing to make a longer term commitment
  • Able to travel to the beneficiary's home (travel expense will be provided)
  • The Mencap Visiting Service was founded in 1963. It meant that the parents of a person with a learning disability could know that someone would look in on them when they were no longer around. In this volunteer role, you will not only be providing a valuable social visit to this man, but also honouring the wishes of his parents.
  • His parents wanted to make sure that somebody would be able to visit him when they were no longer able.
  • Click on "Apply" above and follow the steps to create a profile

OrBenefits**:

***- Relevant training

  • Induction to the service and volunteer role
  • A settling in period to make sure this is the right role for me
  • To feel fully supported in your role
  • Agreed outofpocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
  • 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
  • Ongoing support from Volunteer Services Coordinator and Service Manager

About Mencap:

***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 one-to-one 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.

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