Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Stories and laughs in New Southgate)
Mencap
This role will be befriending a lovely gentlemen living in New Southgate who would love a visitor.
We are looking for a friendly, patient befriending volunteer to visit a lovely gentleman in New Southgate. He is keen to find an attentive listener who will show an interest in hearing his imaginative stories and will giggle at his jokes. He would love for someone to accompany him to McDonalds for a treat, to join him in a bit of music trivia, or sometimes for just a cup of tea and a chit chat. Visitors visit six times a year to offer companionship and check in on their wellbeing.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Managing People
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.
1-2 hours every 2 months.
N11
N/A
On the 382 bus route or a 25 minute walk from Arnos Grove station.
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