Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Abingdon Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time

Befriender'Out and About' Volunteer

Location: Abingdon (Oxfordshire)

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support in Abingdon by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy taking part in. These might include g oing for a walk, attending a concert, g oing to the cinema, g oing out for coffee or a meal, etc.

Skills required

  • To be kind, empathetic and friendly
  • To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
  • To be punctual and reliable
  • To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
  • To be able to assist when necessary with sighted guide/orientation.
Please note that y ou will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this role.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Upon receipt of your application, a member of our friendly Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain about the next steps.

To ensure the safety of the people we support, we will require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific to the role.

About Us

At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every day.

We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society.

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at askvolunteering@seeability.org

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people. SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Abingdon, United Kingdom VoiceAbility Full time

    Volunteer to make a difference with VoiceAbility VoiceAbility supports people to have their say in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. Could you give a few hours a week to help people speak up and be heard? We welcome applications from people who have lived experience and from anyone looking to make a positive difference.We're recruiting...


  • Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Concept Resourcing Full time

    Field Service Call-out Engineer Needed Location: Oxford About the Company: Our client, a prominent player in the home water systems industry, is seeking a dedicated Field Service Call-out Engineer to join their team in Oxford. With a mission to redefine home water consumption, they offer cutting-edge technology and a commitment to customer...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Informa Group Plc. Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    Your new company Our client is an international company operating in Business to Business consultancy. Your new role Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will manage a team of 5 and support the MD of the business unit to shape the long-term strategy and development by providing the right level of challenge, analysis and thought...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust Full time

    College Lake , Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG As an Event Assistant Volunteer, you will support the member of staff who is delivering events, such as training days, local fetes, evening talks, guided walks etc., No experience or qualifications needed other than an enthusiasm for sharing our mission and a willingness to...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Progressive Recruitment Full time €35 - €350

    I'm currently looking for a Mechanical Supervisor for an initial 6 month contract for a clean-room construction project in Oxford. My client is looking for the following: Mechanical background - preferably trade Clean-room or laboratory construction experience beneficial but not necessary Competent in managing pipework, HVAC, duct-work and AHU...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust Full time

    The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XT College Lake , Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG As an Event Assistant Volunteer, you will support the member of staff who is delivering events, such as training days, local fetes, evening talks, guided walks etc., within Berkshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire. No...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SLB Full time

    Job title: Full-Stack Software Engineer (6-12 months) - Starting 2024 Location: Abingdon, United Kingdom About SLB: We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that's been our mission...


  • Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Helen & Douglas House Full time

    **Are you able to offer your free time as a volunteer? If so then this could be the role for you!** We have an opportunity for a **Volunteer** with our team based in **Oxford **but with travel to our shops too. This is a **part time, voluntary **position. Helen & Douglas House (HDH) offers respite and end of life care to families who have a child with a...

  • Office Coordinator

    7 days ago


    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Office Coordinator Your new company Our client based in Milton Park is looking for an Office Coordinator to join their growing team and support them with front-house and administrative needs. Your new role As an Office Coordinator, you will be responsible for the below: Welcoming guests and clients visiting the business and issuing visitor...


  • Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Berry Recruitment Full time

    Berry Recruitment is hiring! We require a Senior Site Engineer/Setting Out Engineer to work for our new client in Oxfordshire. Our client is seeking a Permanent Senior Site Engineer to join our National Client specialising in construction and civil engineering. With rapid expansion across the Oxfordshire area, our client is looking for an individual who can...


  • Abingdon, United Kingdom Pertemps Didcot Full time

    Postal Delivery Driver Location: Abingdon Hours: 13:00-21:00 Wednesday to Saturday / 09:00-17:00 Sunday Hourly Rate: £13.37 Mondays to Saturdays / £14.49 Sundays About the role You'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before either taking out your van to complete your round or making your...

  • Graduate Sales

    4 weeks ago


    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Bridgewater Resources UK Full time

    Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers. About the Company The company...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full time

    £35000 + benefits + bonuses DOE Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site) Your new company My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    £35000 + benefits + bonuses DOE Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site) Your new company My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related...

  • Executive Assistant

    6 days ago


    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Sales Full time

    About Our Client My client, who are based in Abingdon, are looking to recruit a passionate Executive Assistant to join their expanding, friendly team. They are a in the manufacturing industry, being one of the leading organisations of their kind, who aim to give their customer's the best service possible. They pride themselves in their fun company...

  • Procurement Manager

    1 week ago


    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full time

    £56000 + bonuses Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site) Your new company My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies,...


  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Technology Full time

    £56000 + bonuses Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site) Your new company My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies,...

  • Electrical Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Atlas Workplace Services Full time

    Atlas Workplace Services has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team near Oxford As An Electrical Engineer you will be carrying out reactive and PPM tasks around the site as part of a small team. You will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, be competent and qualified to the 17th or 18th Edition standard and, be able...

  • Apprentice Assessor

    3 weeks ago


    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom MTC OPERATIONS LIMITED Full time

    We are looking for an Apprentice Assessor to join our MTC Training Team based in Coventry or Oxford, on a fixed-term contract ending in November 2024. The role of the work-based Apprentice Assessor is to provide support, guidance, training, and assessment of engineering apprentices whilst working within their employers workplace. The role is to support...