Volunteer Befriender

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time
Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

Location: Kennington (Oxfordshire)

Time Commitment: Flexible

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

Key Skills:
  • 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 you will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this 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.

Our Benefits

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, which can help you to develop new skills.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

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