Volunteer Befriender

5 days ago

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time
Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

Location: Didcot Support Service, Oxfordshire

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play a vital role in the lives of the individuals we support at our supported living service in Didcot by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy participating in. These may include going for a walk, attending a concert, going to the cinema, going out for coffee or a meal, etc.

Key Skills and Qualities
  • To be kind, empathetic, and friendly
  • To have a good sense of humour and enjoy chatting
  • To be punctual and reliable
  • To be able to handle 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 must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

About Us

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

We encourage individuals 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.

Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of others.

Befriending is a great way to stay active and meet new people.

SeeAbility provides training, which can help you develop new skills.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

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