Could you spare a few hours every couple of months to build a meaningful friendship with a friendly and sociable man in his early 70s who has a learning disability? He enjoys spending time with people and sharing the things that matter most to him. One of his greatest passions is buses, and he loves heading off on a bus journey, whether that's travelling somewhere interesting or simply enjoying the ride and a good chat along the way. He also enjoys visits to places such as Manston Airport, a game of bowling or crazy golf, browsing the shops for magazines about buses, trains, cars and planes, and stopping for a coffee together. On quieter days, he is equally happy relaxing at home with a cup of tea, watching classic golf tournaments or horse racing on YouTube, and enjoying good company. He communicates in his own way and it can take a little time to get to know how he expresses himself, but he is great fun to spend time with and we will provide plenty of support to help you get started. He lives in a supported living service with friendly, welcoming staff who are happy to support volunteers and help visits run smoothly. More than anything, he is looking for someone to share experiences with, enjoy conversation, and become a familiar and valued part of his life through six enjoyable visits each year.
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.
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.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: [email protected]
Apply here: https://volunteering.mencap.org.uk/opportunities/125033-mencap-volunteer-visitor-bus-adventures-friendship-margate-kent-2026-09-29
JOB ID: 36397