Volunteer Home Visitor

3 weeks ago


Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom Blind Veterans UK Full time

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

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 to our veterans. This member has set up an entertainment room in his home which he would like to share with a volunteer He would like some help with model making crafts and to look through his music collection which is on vinyl records and CDs. Additionally, he would like to watch films with someone and have a discussion around them.

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.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2 per week

**Salary**: £0.50-£1.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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