Volunteer Home Visitor

Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

Our veteran played and taught chess, and enjoyed amateur golf until his sight deteriorated. He can converse in a number of languages including Polish and Spanish, enjoys international current affairs and telling stories from his past. He would like support walking around the grounds of his home, or being taken into the local town. This is a lovely interesting gentleman who enjoys good company and great conversation. If you feel this is of interest, you will need to be able to drive and have your own vehicle.

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely.

By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete, or getting out and about in the local area. You will never be asked to do any personal care.

Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering. 76549

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 2 per week

**Salary**: £0.01 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Volunteer Home Visitor - Corby