Mencap Volunteer Visitor

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
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You will spend time with a gentleman with a learning disability, visiting him 6 times a year.

He is in his 50's and lives in a nice care home in Barnet.

He would like someone to accompany him to McDonalds for lunch. Visits will start slowly at the home, and staff will support you to get to know him. Once you know each other a bit better you can venture out.

This gentleman communicates well verbally, and has lot’s of interests. He likes writing stories and has a special gift of being able to tell you the day of any date you give him (past or future).

You will spend time getting to know him and joining in with his favourite activities.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 visits.

**When & where do I need to be available?**

This gentleman's preferred day would be a Thursday. However, weekends or Monday or Wednesday could work. Visits are **every 2 months.**

Visits will last around 1-1.5 hours.

You will make 6 visits per year, and we ask for a minimum commitment of 1 year.

**As a Mencap Visiting Volunteer you will be**:

- 18 or over
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and patient
- Able to use initiative
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Have good communication and listening skills

**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 especially important in direct support roles 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.**- We look forward to hearing from you**Benefits**:
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**As a Mencap volunteer you will receive**:

- 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**:
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The Mencap visiting service (MVS) was launched in 1963 as a befriending service to adults with a learning disability after their parents pass away.

We currently support over 300 people of all ages across England and Wales. MVS volunteers reduce social isolation, expand networks and build friendships.

Each volunteer is matched with someone to visit 6 times per year. All volunteers are supported by a Volunteer Services Coordinator.

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

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.



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