Companion Volunteer for Person with Sight Loss

2 weeks ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time

Role Description

Befriender Volunteer for Person We Support

Location:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week

As a Befriender Volunteer, you'll play a vital role in the lives of those in need of companionship. We are seeking someone to support a person with sight loss to help them get out and about. This may involve activities such as going for a walk, going for lunch, or assisting with organised activities like horse riding or shopping.

You'll find this role highly rewarding and enjoyable.

There will be an introductory period for you to get to know the person we support and for them to get to know you, helping to build trust. Our experienced team at our service in Maidstone will provide support during this period.

Key Skills Required

  • To have a good sense of humour, enjoy chatting, and be a good listener
  • To be punctual and reliable
  • To be kind, empathetic, and patient
  • 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 must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

To apply, 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 the next steps.

To ensure the safety of the people we support, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training specific to the 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.

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.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

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