Mencap Volunteer Visitor (Be creative and crafty together in Ladbrook Grove)
Mencap
Visit someone 6 times a year and make a difference to the life of someone with a learning disability
We are looking for a female volunteer to befriend a lovely, social lady with a learning disability in Ladbrook Grove. She’s a fan of all things arts and crafts, particularly jewellery making, nail painting and colouring. She would love a visitor to spend time with being creative at home, or to take walks to a local café, or to join her and the care team on one of their weekly cinema trips. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing.
Art & Design,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.
W11
Ladbrook Grove, London, W11.
Nearest stations are Ladbrook Grove, Holland Park, Latimer Road and Shepherd's Bush.
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