Cafes and Cars Friendly Volunteer Visitor Reigate, England
Job description
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You will spend time with a gentleman with a learning disability, visiting him 6 times a year.
He is in his 60’s and lives in a nice care home in Reigate. He loves cars and collects vintage toy cars. He also likes listening to musical, watching movies or looking at things on his iPad. He enjoys going to the local cafe and park to enjoy a coffee, something you can join him to do in time. He is very quiet and reserved and does not communicate verbally, but would really appreciate spending some time with a friendly visitor.
You will spend each visit getting to know him and joining in with his favourite activities. By visiting every other month, you will make a huge difference and fulfil his parents wishes.
You will be introduced and get to know him with the support of Mencap staff.
The times required can be flexible to your availability. Try to avoid just after lunch times, as like most people he enjoys a nap! Visits are every 2 months.
Visits will last around 1-1.5 hours.
You will make 6 visits per year, and we ask for a minimum commitment of 1 year.
This person lives in Reigate. Before applying please Check your journey to make sure it's practical for you.
As a Mencap Visiting Volunteer you will be:
- 18 or over
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and patient
- Able to use initiative
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Have good communication and listening skills
Benefits
- 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
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.
The Mencap visiting service (MVS) was launched in 1963 as a befriending service to adults with a learning disability after their parents pass away.
We currently support over 300 people of all ages across the England and Wales.
MVS volunteers reduce social isolation, expand networks and build friendships.
