Mencap Volunteer Visitor – Cambridge, Gloucester

Are you chatty and enjoy a cuppa?

Would you like to make a difference to someone with learning disabilities?

Could you be a befriending visitor? 

Come and join us and be a visitor!

As part of the Mencap Visiting Service we are looking for a volunteer to visit an older lady 6 times a year. 

She is a lady who likes to go out and about with support staff. She really enjoys shopping, going to local café’s and to the pub.

Visits will take place out in the community with support staff.

This role is perfect for someone who is patient and understanding. Ideally you will have experience in learning disabilities.

When & where do I need to be available?

• Visits will be every 2 months during the week
• Visits will last around an 1 hour
• You will go out in the community with support staff

Before applying please check your journey to make sure it's practical for you.

As a Mencap Visiting Volunteer you will be:

• Aged 18 or over
• Friendly, patient and reliable

Benefits

What can I expect from Mencap?

• All relevant safety measure will be in place to ensure that you will be safe.
• 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

About Mencap

What difference will I make?

1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.

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.

About this service

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.