Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Walk, Chat, Lunch - Bournemouth)

Royal Mencap Society; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Bournemouth is looking for a friendly Mencap Volunteer Visitor to spend time with individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves engaging in community activities, providing companionship, and supporting the well-being of the person visited. Ideal candidates should be patient, reliable, and passionate about making a positive impact. Flexible hours make it an excellent volunteer opportunity.

Benefits

Personalised volunteer induction and training

Reimbursement for agreed out-of-pocket expenses

Ongoing support and appreciation

Qualifications

• No experience with learning disabilities is needed for this role; just bring a friendly attitude.
• Must be reliable, patient, and passionate about supporting people.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality time with the person visited doing various activities.
• Engage in community activities and ensure well-being.
• Provide companionship and offer encouragement.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Reliability

Patience

Acceptance of differences

Passion for supporting people

Job description

Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Walk, Chat, Lunch - Bournemouth)

Have a couple of hours to spare every two months? Are you a patient and friendly person? You could be just the person to make a huge difference.

We support a bubbly and interesting gentleman who would love a volunteer to go out with every two months. He has a range of interests that he would love to share with you.

He can often be found admiring the birds in his garden, with his camera in hand. He is also a big sports fan, supporting Manchester United in the football, among other sports. Not a big sports fan? Don't worry, he happily talks about anything!

He is an active soul, enjoying walks and cycling. Above all, he would love to share some of his diverse interests with a friend. You don't need to share any of these interests, but if you did that would certainly be a bonus!

No experience with learning disabilities is needed for this role, just a friendly attitude.

Whether it be going out for lunch, a coffee, or just a walk, this is a great opportunity where you could make a real difference.

Want to know more? Get in touch!

About the Mencap Visiting Service

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.

This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be slightly 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 unlikely longer than an hour or two, 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

What 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.

What you will get

• 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

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: [e-mail]