Weekend Volunteers

2 months ago


Gloucester Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Would you like to make a difference to someone with learning disabilities?
As part of the Mencap Visiting Service we are looking for a volunteer to visit a older gentleman who has learning disabilities.
He is a quiet gentleman who enjoys to spend time relaxing at home, going out and about to local cafe's and shopping. He loves cars, coaches and cake He enjoys going out and about with support, in particular local cafés.
He is looking for a visitor who is very relaxed, calm and patient who can chat with him about cars and family . Initial you will visit him at home and then when you get to know each other you will go for a stroll or visit a local café together.
V isits will be every 2 months and can be during the week or weekends.
Visits will take place at his home initially then out in the community after a few visits.
Aged 18 or over
Personalised training and induction
Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel, a meal out with the person you visit)
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.
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.


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