Mencap Volunteer Visitor

Royal Mencap Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Volunteer Visitor to offer companionship and support to a lady in her 70s. Responsibilities include visiting for lunch at local establishments and engaging in meaningful conversation. Candidates should be friendly, reliable, and ideally have a car. We value individuals eager to enhance the lives of those with learning disabilities in their community. Comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Personalized volunteer induction and training

Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses

Ongoing support and appreciation

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and reliable to build a connection with the person visited.
• A car is preferred for facilitating visits to local places.
• Willingness to engage in various activities with the person you volunteer with.

Responsibilities

• Visit an individual regularly to provide companionship and support.
• Engage in conversations and activities according to their interests.
• Assist with outings to local pubs and community events.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Reliable and patient

Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities

Job description

Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Lunch and laughs - Mitcham)

• Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Lunch and laughs - Mitcham)

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 volunteer to visit a fun lady in her early 70s, who loves to the local pub for lunch. She is very chatty, and really enjoys a natter over a sandwich and cup of tea as a treat! These visits will take around 1-1.5 hours and usually involve simply going out for lunch and coming home, but sometimes if she doesn't fancy it you'll spend your visit just catching up and having a chat in the living room. She struggles with her balance and mobility, so ideally you will have a car so you can drive her the short journey to the pub and home. She would ideally prefer a female visitor, so we especially welcome applications from women.

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 tends 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
• Take part on community activities like visiting a place of interest, go shopping etc.
• Enjoying a walk
• 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 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]