Mencap Volunteer Visitor – Wigston, Leicester

About this Opportunity

Overview:

We are looking for a volunteer to visit a older gentleman. He will enjoy spending time with a friendly volunteer like you who has similar interests. By visiting every other month, you will make a huge difference.

Organisation:

Royal Mencap Society

Minimum hours:

2

Address:

Wigston, UK

Location:

Onsite

About the organisation:

We are Mencap. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability.

Full Details:

Are you relaxed, calm and patient?

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

Could you be a Mencap visitor?

Come and join us and be a visitor!

We are looking for a volunteer to visit a older gentleman. He’s a quiet gentleman who enjoys spending time relaxing at home as well as getting out and about too. He has a keen interest in watching sports and shopping. He loves to look through holiday brochures too!

He is looking for a volunteer who is very relaxed, calm and patient.

Visits are flexible and expenses are paid too.

He will enjoy spending time with a friendly volunteer like you who has similar interests. By visiting every other month, you will make a huge difference.

You will be introduced and get to know him with the support of a key worker.

When & where do I need to be available?:

*Visits will be every 2 months and can be during the week or weekends.
*Visits will last around 1 hour.
*Visits will take place at his home initially.

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
*You will be making a difference!

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…

When and Where:

Morning Monday, Morning Tuesday, Morning Wednesday, Morning Thursday, Morning Friday, Morning Saturday, Morning Sunday, Afternoon Monday, Afternoon Tuesday, Afternoon Wednesday, Afternoon Thursday, Afternoon Friday, Afternoon Saturday, Afternoon Sunday, Evening Monday, Evening Tuesday, Evening Wednesday, Evening Thursday, Evening Friday, Evening Saturday, Evening Sunday

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Our funders ask us to report on the age, gender, ethnicity and location of volunteers who use our service. All reporting is anonymous.

We will share your name and contact details with the relevant organisation as part of your application to a volunteering opportunity. 

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