Mencap Volunteer Visitor

DESCRIPTION

We support a lovely woman who lives in St Leonards-on-sea. She who would enjoy having someone pop in to visit her six times a year. She lives in a large house with other people who also have learning disabilities. She likes the comfort of her own room which is where most of the visits will take place. She is in her 80's and has lots of memories of a long and interesting life. She would like a visitor with whom she can chat, laugh and reminisce about times gone by. She has a sweet tooth and would love being spoilt with a cream tea or improvised picnic with her visitor in her room.

We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. 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, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them. In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like:

- Sitting and having a chat
- Checking in on their well
- being
- Going out to a local cafe/pub for a meal/drink
- Enjoying a walk
- A craft activity at home
- Reading a book/magazine together

**As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will be**:

- Friendly and approachable
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Reliable and patient
- Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.

**As a Mencap visitor you will**:

- Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit
- Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
- Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Meet new people
- Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Pay: £0.01 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel

Work Location: In person