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Reader Volunteer for Person We Support
4 weeks ago
Reader Volunteer for Person We Support
Location: Maidstone
Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 hour per week
We are looking for someone to help a person we support learn to read. If you enjoy reading, then this is the role for you It would be great if you have a background in teaching and education (especially in SEN) but don't worry if you don't. We are looking for someone that is keen to help others learn to read, who is friendly and loves to chat. The person you'd be reading with has a visual impairment, so patience is important. This role is based at our service in Maidstone. Skills required To love to read and ideally have a background in teaching and education To have a good sense of humour, love to chat 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 will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this role. 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. 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 which is specific to the role. About UsAt 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.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at Our BenefitsThis is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.
Volunteers can claim travel expenses. About The Company-
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