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Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer, Didcot
Client: SeeAbility
Location: Didcot, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Role Description
Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer
Location: Didcot Support Service, Oxfordshire
Time Commitment: Flexible
The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support at our supported living service in Didcot by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy, such as going for a walk, attending a concert, going to the cinema, or out for coffee or a meal.
Skills required:
* To be kind, empathetic, and friendly
* To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
* To be punctual and reliable
* To be able to handle information in line with data protection and confidentiality procedures
* To assist with sighted guide/orientation when necessary
Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 to apply for this role. To apply, click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. A member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain the next steps. To ensure safety, a DBS check and two satisfactory references are required before confirming your role. As you will be volunteering with vulnerable individuals, safeguarding training and any role-specific training are also mandatory.
About Us
At SeeAbility, we support people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to achieve their goals daily. We encourage individuals with disabilities to challenge expectations about life, themselves, and society.
Founded as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, pioneering support for over 220 years.
Our Benefits
* This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on others' lives.
* Befriending helps keep you active and social.
* We provide training to help develop new skills.
* Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
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