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Volunteer Befriender

2 months ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time
{"About Us": "At SeeAbility, we specialize in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realize 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.", "Role Description": "As a Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer, you will play a vital role in the lives of the people we support in Maidstone. Your responsibilities will include accompanying individuals to activities they enjoy, such as going for a walk, attending a concert, or going to the cinema. You will also be required to be punctual and reliable, have a good sense of humor, and be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures. Additionally, you will need 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.

Our Benefits: This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of others. Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people. SeeAbility provides training, which can help you develop new skills.", "Requirements": "To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills:

* A good sense of humor and love to chat
* To be punctual and reliable
* To be kind, empathetic, and friendly
* 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 undergo a DBS check and provide two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed.", "How to Apply": "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.", "lang_code": "en-US"}