- Chatting and going to a local café
- Visiting the shops
- Chat about films, TV and music
- Having her nails painted
- Needlework and knitting But this is by no means an exhaustive list, she is up for anything
- Kind
- Patient
- Engaging
- Up for a challenge
- Passionate about supporting people with a learning disability.
- Click on apply to create a new profile or login, then fill out the short application form. or
- Click on additional information to download an expression of interest form and email it to Kalle Hogh at the below address.
- Relevant training
- Induction to the service and volunteer role
- A settling in period to make sure this is the right role for me
- 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 and Service Manager
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Description
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 thatWe 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:A typical Mencap volunteer is:
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:Any questions? Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Kalle Hogh at [email protected]
Benefits
