Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Trains and Pub – Neath)
We support an older gentleman who would love someone to visit 6 times a year. He loves trains, rugby, and popping out to the pub for a swift pint. He is also not averse to a bit of time just relaxing at home.
Visits would ideally be on Tuesdays, but evenings and weekends are also possible.
At first, visits would be in the home, but after a couple of visits, if you feel comfortable, you could go out on trips in the community.
He is a quiet soul who would match well with a volunteer that is calm, patient, and relaxed.
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.
This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community.
Responsibilities:
* Spend quality time with the person you visit
* 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, enjoying a walk, a craft activity at home, reading a book/magazine together
Requirements:
* Friendly and approachable
* Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
* Reliable and patient
* Passionate about supporting people with a learning disability
As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will 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, and get on-going support.
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, working with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws.
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