Mencap Befriender (Coffees, Chats and Jigsaws! - Merstham)
MTC Together is a befriending service for people with a learning disability, who are registered with the Mencap Trust Company. We have a gentleman in Merstham who would love someone to come and see him once a month.
He loves music and old tv shows like Star Trek, Only Fools and Horses, Crossroads, Blue Peter and Doctor Who. He loves a coffee and a treat (usually chocolate related!) and a chat, and would love someone to come and see him for one every month! He also really enjoys jigsaws, and would definitely be happy if you happened to bring him one to do on your visit.
Visits will be monthly, and initially will be in the home - with the potential of going out for a coffee together locally once you are comfortable with each other. We especially welcome applications from women.
The service matches the skills and interests of passionate befrienders with the specific needs, hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Befrienders visit every month to create a 1-2-1 connection, help enhance social connections, reducing isolation, encouraging interests and support access to local community activities and resources.
In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like:
- Taking part in a community activities,
- Such as visiting places of interest
- Encouraging new interests
- Going out to a local cafe/pub for a meal/drink
- Sitting and having a chat
- Doing an activity at home
As a Mencap befriender you will be:
- Friendly and approachable
- Accepting of other who might be different to yourself
- Reliable and patient
- Passionate about supporting people with a learning disability
As Mencap befriender you have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit. You will 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.
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. 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.
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.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk