Companion Volunteer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time

About the Role

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play a vital role in providing companionship to someone we support in Bristol, spending quality time with them, and engaging in activities they enjoy. These may include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, or playing board games.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide kind, empathetic, and friendly support to individuals in their homes.
  • Develop a good sense of humour and enjoy chatting with the people we support.
  • Be punctual and reliable in visiting individuals and engaging in activities.
  • Understand and adhere to our data protection and confidentiality procedures.

Requirements

  • Be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.
  • Undergo a DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.
  • Complete safeguarding training and any role-specific training.

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 day. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, themselves, and wider society.

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, pioneering specialist support for over 220 years.

Benefits

  • Have a direct impact on the lives of others.
  • Keep active and meet new people through befriending.
  • Develop new skills through training provided by SeeAbility.

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