Dogs and Doctor Who - Waterlooville, United Kingdom - Mencap

Description

Job Advert

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities? Can you spare a little time just once every two months?

We support a delightful man in his 60s who would just love for someone to visit him on a regular basis.

His interests include:

Anything involving Trucks and Lorries

Going out in the community for tea and cake

Visiting local places like the nearest Harbour and Marwell Zoo

Listening to the radio and watching TV, especially Dr Who

He also loves visitors

This gentleman is very friendly, but he has limited verbal communication, so strong communication skills and patience will be essential in this role. Visits would initially be in the home, but once you have gotten to know each other you may feel happy to go out for trips.

He also loves the company of dogs, so if you happened to have one, that would certainly be a bonus

You will be introduced to each other by a member of Mencap volunteering team and staff who know him well. 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 man, but also honouring the wishes of his parents. When & where do I need to be available? Visits will be every 2 months and can be during the week or weekends. Visits will last around hours or longer depending on what you plan to do. You would need to be:

A person with strong communication skills

Kind

Patient

Engaging

Up for a challenge

Passionate about supporting people with a disability

Interested? please don't hesitate to get in touch with Dominic Mellor at [email protected] and we would be happy to answer any questions

Benefits

Relevant training

Induction to the service and volunteer role

A settling in period to make sure this is the right role for you

To feel fully supported in your role

Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)

The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team

The opportunity to learn new skills

To feel appreciated and valued for my contribution

Ongoing support from Volunteer Services Coordinator