Running 'Buddy' Volunteer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time
Role Description

Running 'Buddy' Volunteer 

Location: Maidstone 

Time Commitment:  1-2 hours per week

Do you enjoy running and have a couple of hours spare during the week? We are looking for someone who enjoys running to accompany a person we support for a run each week. One of the people we support at our service in Maidstone loves to run but needs someone to help motivate and guide them.

Skills required To enjoy exercising  To be kind, empathetic and patient To be punctual and reliable 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 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.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at Our Benefits

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

Being a running 'buddy' is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses. About The Company
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