Mencap Volunteer Visitor - Football, Walking and Crafts

Royal Mencap Society; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for learning disabilities is seeking a volunteer visitor in Coventry. The role involves spending quality time with an individual, engaging in activities such as watching football, going for walks, and participating in crafts. Volunteers will help enhance the well-being of individuals with learning disabilities and receive support and training to make a positive impact. This is an opportunity to provide companionship and develop personal skills while making a real difference in someone's life.

Benefits

Personalized induction and training

Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

Ongoing support and appreciation

Qualifications

• Looking for a friendly and approachable individual to volunteer.
• Ability to accept and support individuals who may be different.
• Reliable and patient with a passion for volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Visit a man in his early 60s living in supported accommodation.
• Engage in various activities like crafts, football, and walks.
• Maintain regular communication and check-in on well-being.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Approachability

Supportive attitude towards people with learning disabilities

Job description

Mencap Volunteer Visitor - Football, Walking and Crafts

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.

We are looking for a patient and caring volunteer to visit a man in his early 60s who lives in a supported living home in central Coventry. He enjoys going to watch the football, crafts, gentle walks, and watching sports and films.

This is an out‑and‑about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tend to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do.

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 café/pub for a meal/drink
• Taking part in community activities such as visiting a place of interest or going shopping
• Enjoying a walk
• Carrying out a craft activity at home

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
• Get on‑going support, and feel appreciated and valued

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 learning disability

About Mencap

**About Mencap ** 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.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: [emailprotected]