Knit and Natter

**Job Advert**:
Do you want to make a huge difference to a person with a learning disability? Could you spare a little time just 6 times a year? Would you be up for picking up a pair of knitting needles? (Don't worry, it is easy to learn)

We are looking to recruit a volunteer to develop a friendly relationship with a 70 year-old lady that we support in Lostwithiel in Cornwall. This role would involve a visit once every two months, for a total of six visits a year.

This delightful lady is strong-willed, and unafraid to speak her mind. She would love nothing more than a friendly chat over a cup of tea and a knit. A reliable, confident, and friendly volunteer would be just the thing for this role. She really is a joy

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 in 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 lady, but also honouring the wishes of her parents.

For this role, you would need to be
- Reliable
- Kind
- Patient
- Caring
- Independent
- Over 18
- Able to travel to the beneficiary's home (travel expense will be provided)- Click on "Apply" above and follow the steps to create a profile

**Or**Benefits**:

- 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 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 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.