Mencap Volunteer Visitor

2 weeks ago


Watford, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
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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.

You will spend time with a gentleman with a learning disability, visiting him 6 times a year. He is in his 70's and lives in a care home in Watford/ Bushey.

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

You will be supported by a Volunteer Services Coordinator.

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

The times required can be flexible to your availability. Visits are **every 2 months.**

Visits will last around 1 hour

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- 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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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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