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Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer, Guildford
Client: SeeAbility
Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ce6b19bc1397
Job Views: 8
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Role Description
Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer
Location: Guildford
Time Commitment: Flexible
The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support in Guildford by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy, such as attending concerts, going to the cinema, taking walks, visiting gardening centres, shopping trips, etc.
Skills required:
* Good sense of humour and love for chatting
* Punctuality and reliability
* Kind, empathetic, and friendly nature
* Ability to handle information confidentially in line with data protection procedures
* Assist with sighted guide/orientation when necessary
Please note that applicants must be over 18 years old. To apply, click the 'apply' button and complete the application form. A member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and next steps. A DBS check and two references are required before confirmation. Additionally, safeguarding and role-specific training will be provided.
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 societal expectations.
Founded as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, pioneering support for over 220 years.
If you have questions or want to speak with our Volunteering Team before applying, please email us. Volunteering offers a chance to make a positive impact, stay active, meet new people, and develop new skills. Travel expenses can be claimed.
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