Enthuastic Volunteer Needed in Scarborough

3 weeks ago


Scarborough, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
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- 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 lady in her late 50's, who loves to get out and about in the local area. This might be going to the pier to play on the slots, having a nosy around charity shops for a bargain or heading to the local pub for a pint and packet of crisps. We are looking for a volunteer to visit her in her home and maybe accompany her out into the community. Initially the visits would be at her home. After some getting to know each other it may be possible to get out on trips into Scarborough.- This lovely lady has complex learning disabilities so experience in this area would be beneficial but not essential. She lives in a lovely setting with other older ladies with a learning disability, supported by passionate staff, who will support you to get to know her. 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 18
- Willing to make a longer term commitment
- Able to travel to the beneficiary's home and in the local community (travel expense will be provided)**Benefits**:
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- 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 out-of-pocket 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 the Mencap volunteering team and guidance from staff

**About Mencap**:
***

**Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. We want to see a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. We are determined to achieve this by changing attitudes, providing services and influencing those who can help us change the lives of people with a learning disability.**

**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.



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