Job Advert
Fancy a day out in New Romney. Browsing the shops and stop for a cuppa and a slice of cake?
Help make a difference to someone's life? If you can spare some time just 6 times a year, you could do just that!
We support a terrific woman who would like a visitor that she can have a good chat and a cuppa with. Visits can take place in the community or her home. She is friendly and welcoming and makes for great company. She is in her 50's and lives in New Romney and walking distance from the town centre.
She is pretty open-minded about what you might do on visits but her interests include the following:
1. Chatting and going to a local café
2. Visiting the shops
3. Chat about films, TV and music
4. Having her nails painted
5. Needlework and knitting
But this is by no means an exhaustive list, she is up for anything!
A typical Mencap volunteer is:
6. Kind
7. Patient
8. Engaging
9. Up for a challenge
10. Passionate about supporting people with a learning disability.
Does this describe you? If so, please get in touch.
The Mencap Visiting Service was founded in. It meant that the parents of a person with a learning disability could know that someone would look in on them when they were no longer around. In this volunteer role, you will not only be providing a valuable social visit to this woman, but also honouring the wishes of her parents. To apply, do one of the following:
11. Click on apply to create a new profile or login, then fill out the short application form.
or
12. Click on additional information to download an expression of interest form and email it to Kalle Hogh at the below address.
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Kalle Hogh at [email protected]
Benefits
13. Relevant training
14. Induction to the service and volunteer role
15. A settling in period to make sure this is the right role for me
16. To feel fully supported in your role
17. Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
18. The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
19. The opportunity to learn new skills
20. To feel appreciated and valued for my contribution
21. Ongoing support from Volunteer Services Coordinator and Service Manager