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Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire (On-site) 9.33 miles
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

This role will be supporting someone who is independent, chatty and active, and would like to be befriended by someone who is positive, patient and honest. She enjoys being sociable and exploring what activities and fun things Biggleswade and surrounding areas can offer – Air shows, Christmas markets, trips to the pub and Sunday Church service. She would love to have a visitor to join her getting out and about or going for a cup of tea. Access to a car would be a great addition but is not essential for this role.

We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. 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. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.

This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do. These visits would take place on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, or on a Sunday afternoon.

In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like:

  • Sitting and having a chat
  • Checking in on their well- being
  • Going out to a local café/pub for a meal/drink
  • Take part on community activities like visiting a place of interest, go shopping etc.
  • Enjoying a walk
  • A craft activity at home

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

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.

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Mencap View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000

Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.

Posted on: 21 October 2025
Closing date: 21 December 2025 at 14:03
Tags: Christian, Social Care / Development, Autism, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Direct / Supporters, Social / Support Work