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    Social Activities Volunteer - United Kingdom - Royal Mencap Society

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    Do you enjoy a cuppa in a local cafe or browsing the shops ?

    Or spending going to the cinema?

    Would you like to share some of your social time?

    This could be the role for you

    We support a lady with a learning disability who lives in Tewkesbury. She loves getting out an about in her local community.

    She would love someone who she can chat with about the things that she enjoys and get out and about. You might:

    • Go for a walk
    • Go to the cinema
    • Enjoy cup of tea in a local café
    • A trip to the shops
    • Meeting new people

    You will join a team of support workers lead by a service manager.

    We are ideally looking for someone who could commit to a minimum of two hours once a fortnight or weekly. Days and times will be arranged between you, the service manager and the lady we support and will be flexible.

    A DBS check and two satisfactory references will be required for this role.

    What can you expect from us?

    · Training and induction

    · To feel fully supported in your role

    · Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed ( e.g. travel up to £10)

    · Meet new people

    · Learn new skills

    About Mencap

    The difference volunteers make-

    1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.

    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. Volunteers play a key role in helping us achieve this.

    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.

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