Volunteer Activities and Event assistant

Volunteers are needed to support, for a few hours a week for around six months, a blind or partially sighted person. Volunteers will support their allocated person in their safe negotiation of the environment, building their confidence and developing links to the local community, whilst maintaining their dignity and promoting independence. The role involves encouraging and supporting someone in a wide range of planned everyday activities.

These may include going for a coffee, visiting the shops, going to the leisure centre, joining a club or group, attending a sporting event or art and cultural activities. The activities will be agreed between the client and the volunteer. Volunteers will also demonstrate the sighted guiding technique to friends and colleagues. Full training and support will be provided. This is a great opportunity to help blind or partially sighted people to develop confidence and provide them with greater participation and inclusion opportunities.

There are currently 7 opportunities within the centre for you to be involved with

• In Centre social activities helper eg:
  Games and crafts
• Home Visitor
• food shopping escort
• Occasional clothes shopper
• Monthly Outings helper

Full training will be provided including Manuel handling with walking assistance

Visual Awareness training

Skills you will develop:

Communication

Motivating Others

Empathy

Requirements:

motivated, bubbly and like minded people

willingness to get involved, make new friends, learn new skills and have a chance to give something back to the local community

Requirements:

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