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  • Department:
    Human Resources
  • Position:
    Volunteer
  • Town/City:
    Coventry
  • Hours Per Week:
    0
  • Advertising End Date:
    30 Jul 2027
  • Internal Advertising End Date:
    30 Jul 2027
  • Vacancy Type:
    Permanent

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  • 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. 

    We are looking for a volunteer to visit a man in his early 60s who lives in a supported living home in central Coventry. He enjoys going for a drink in a café, watching football, colouring and crafts, gentle walks, and watching sports and films.

    **Watch a video about this role [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4IdwFQVQ6k)**

    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. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
    **As a Mencap volunteer visitor 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.                                                             
                                                                                         
    **As a Mencap 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
    - Meet new people
    - 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: **[email protected]**
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