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Become a YHA Trustee
Help shape the future of a charity that opens doors to adventure for young people.
YHA (England & Wales) is recruiting new Trustees to guide us through an exciting and challenging period of transformation. We’re looking for people who believe in our mission, can bring fresh perspective, and want to help increase access to the outdoors, nature and heritage.
Whether you’re an experienced leader or taking your first steps into governance, we’d love you to take a look at the opportunity.
As a Trustee, you’ll prepare for and take part in Board meetings, asking important questions to help make key decisions. You’ll share legal responsibility for the charity.
What you’ll get from joining our Board
the opportunity to guide the strategic direction of a national charity
the chance to use your knowledge to make a valuable contribution to society
the forum to develop your skills and knowledge in key areas including principles of governance, financial management, strategic planning and problem solving
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and especially welcome applicants from young people under 30. These voices are currently under-represented on our Board. As a young people’s organisation, we are committed to changing that.
All successful applicants will receive a full induction and membership of an inclusive, welcoming Board.
We’re also looking to strengthen the Board with Trustees who bring strategic insight in one or more of the following areas:
hospitality leadership
data strategy, cyber security or business transformation
proven senior leadership in a school or trust, bringing strong safeguarding leadership experience and well-established professional networks within education to support partnerships and strategic insight
Candidates must be over 16 years of age.
Apply by 9am, Monday 20 July 2026
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About this Role: Volunteer Lead Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time (volunteer, pro bono role)
Contribution Requirements: minimum 10-15 hours a week; minimum 3 to 6 months.
About Solution Community:
Solution Community is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.
Our Mission:
To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.
Our Vision:
Imagine a world where every person can thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are making that vision a reality and driving change that will shape the future.
Professional Volunteering:
Professional volunteering is skills‑based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action.
Expectations include:
Consistent weekly availability
Timely communication and responsiveness
Ownership of assigned tasks and follow‑through
Participation in team meetings and workflows
Alignment with organizational values and processes
Examples:
Attending your weekly team sync and sharing updates
Responding to Slack messages within a reasonable timeframe
Completing assigned tasks by agreed deadlines
Role Summary:
As our Lead Security Engineer, you will be the guardian of our digital ecosystem, designing and implementing secure systems that protect our platform, data, and global community. You will lead our security strategy, ensuring resilience, trust, and integrity across all technological initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Design and Defend: Architect and implement robust security frameworks, policies, and protocols that safeguard our infrastructure, applications, and user data.
Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively assess vulnerabilities, conduct security audits, and lead threat modeling to prevent and respond to potential risks.
Secure Development Practices: Embed security into the software development lifecycle, guiding teams on best practices such as secure coding, encryption, and authentication.
Lead Incident Response: Establish and manage incident detection and response processes to ensure rapid resolution and continuous improvement.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into every layer of our platform.
Educate and Empower: Mentor team members and raise security awareness across the organization, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
Qualifications:
Experienced Security Leaders: 7+ years of experience leading cybersecurity or information security, with a strong background in securing cloud-based systems and applications.
Technical Experts: Possess deep knowledge of security principles, including network security, identity and access management, encryption, and vulnerability management.
Strategic Thinkers: Able to balance security with usability and scalability, making thoughtful decisions in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
Collaborative Communicators: Able to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across a global team.
Mission-Driven Contributors: Deeply committed to our mission and able to consistently contribute 10–15 hours per week for the duration of the engagement. Your dedication, reliability, and sense of purpose drive meaningful progress and impact.
Team & Reporting Structure
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Collaborate with: Engineering, DevOps, Product, Data, and Leadership teams
May lead or mentor: Volunteer engineers and security contributors
What We Offer:
Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies
Meaningful impact on global causes and communities
A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries
A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
Flexible work life with full autonomy
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.
To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world's social problems.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lay Trustee – IT & Digital Strategy
Remote based – with travel to London
Three year term, 10-11 days per year
Voluntary with expenses
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is seeking to appoint two new Trustees to join its Trustee Board at an important period for the College and the specialty. We are looking for individuals who are committed to high-quality emergency care, strong governance, and public benefit.
We are recruiting for:
• Lay Trustee – IT & Digital Strategy
About the role
RCEM is seeking a Lay Trustee with expertise in IT, digital or technology strategy to strengthen Board-level oversight of digital transformation, data, cyber security and information governance.
Who we are looking for
This role is suitable for a lay (non-clinical) individual with senior-level experience in IT, digital or technology leadership. You will be comfortable operating at Board level and able to translate complex technical issues into clear strategic insight.
Time commitment is approximately 10–11 days per year. The role is unremunerated, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
RCEM is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please review the role profiles and person specifications and apply by emailing a) your CV and b) a covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered and how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification via the application link.
Closing date: 19th June 2026 at 5pm
Please review the role profiles and person specifications and apply by emailing a) your CV and b) a covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered and how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C working to increase inclusion and representation to the disability community. We are hosting a Christmas extravaganza for disabled families in Windsor and Woking this November and December. We aim to bring the magic and sensory aspects of the festive period but in a relaxed environment, where everyone understands. If you have a creative act and enjoy working with communities, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for acts such as:
⚠️ Important Information
Why Get Involved?
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to take part in a conversation with us or this event please do get in touch.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About The Abundant Woman
The Abundant Woman is a community-driven organisation dedicated to empowering women through self-development, mentorship, wellness, and advocacy. As we expand our initiatives, we are looking for a talented Website Designer to create and maintain a visually appealing, user-friendly, and high-performing website that reflects our mission and engages our audience.
Role Overview
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Website Manager to enhance, and manage our website. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing modern, responsive, and accessible websites that effectively communicate brand identity and improve user experience.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Develop: Create a visually appealing and fully functional website aligned with our brand identity.
User Experience (UX): Ensure intuitive navigation, mobile responsiveness, and a seamless user experience.
Content Management: Integrate and manage blog posts, event updates, and resources.
SEO Optimisation: Implement best practices to enhance website visibility and search rankings.
E-Commerce & Donations: Set up functionality for event ticket sales, fundraising, and online donations.
Security & Maintenance: Ensure site security, regular updates, and performance optimisation.
Requirements
Proven experience in web design and development (portfolio required).
Proficiency in Squarespace, Wix, or other CMS platforms.
Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
Experience with SEO, UX/UI design, and mobile responsiveness.
Ability to integrate e-commerce, payment gateways, and donation platforms.
Excellent attention to detail and creativity.
A note: Passion for women's empowerment and community-driven projects is a plus!
This is a voluntary position for women only under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010), Schedule 9, Part 1. Such positive recruitment action is justified whenever it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
The Abundant Woman empowers women with support, wellness, and community, fostering resilience and sisterhood for abundant, fulfilling lives.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about helping women build their lives beyond crisis? We are recruiting for volunteers to support victims of Domestic Abuse on a 1 to 1 basis. This is a chance to empower other inspirational women by building their confidence and teaching them new Educational and employment skills in order to achieve their ambitions and goals. You will be supporting women and children to rebuild their lives free from fear!
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Apply to join the DISC founding pilot program - Becuase your safeguarding team needs better intelligence
We support safeguarding teams to identify emerging online harms, social media threats and exploitation risks through digital threat intelligence.
DISC is looking for safeguarding professionals who already understand the challenges they face and want real analytical support to help protect children and young people. Through practical intelligence, early warning insight and a direct voice in shaping a new national digital threat intelligence professional network, founding members will help strengthen how safeguarding teams respond to fast moving online risks.
We are now inviting a small group of founding members to join the DISC pilot project. This is a voluntary, free pilot opportunity designed for designated Safeguarding Leads, Deputy DSLs, safeguarding governors, other professionals working directly in child protection or safeguarding.
We are particularly keen to hear from safeguarding professionals who are dealing with the realities of online risk in schools, youth settings, charities, academies, trusts or community organisations. You do not need to be a technical or digital expert. What matters is your safeguarding experience, your understanding of children and young people, and your willingness to help build something useful, ethical and thats genuinely crime prevention focused.
As a founding member, you will receive access to DISC pilot services and help shape what the service becomes. Your experience, feedback and professional judgement will directly influence the tools, briefings and intelligence support we develop for safeguarding teams across the UK.
Digital Intelligence & Safeguarding Centre started as a UCL, University of London based social venture supporting schools, charities and youth organisations with digital safeguarding intelligence. We help safeguarding teams make sense of online harms, social media risks, harmful trends, platform threats, online offenders and emerging digital behaviours that may affect children and young people.
This pilot is about partnership and community. DISC resources are designed to support, not replace, existing safeguarding policies, DSL decision, making or statutory responsibilities. Final safeguarding decisions remain with your organisation. Our role is to strengthen your awareness, improve your access to digital threat intelligence and help you respond earlier to emerging online risks.
This is a founding member opportunity! Participation is voluntary, free of charge and there is no obligation to continue after the pilot. Founding members will be recognised as early adopters and expert contributors to the DISC intelligence network and will have a direct say in how the service develops. If you are a safeguarding professional who wants better intelligence on online harms, stronger support for digital safeguarding decisions and the chance to help shape a new crime prevention focused service, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
During the pilot, founding members will receive:
Ready for real threat intelligence?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a volunteer to befriend and read to someone we support at our services. You will provide companionship to someone we support by spending time with them, visiting them and reading to them.
Skills required
To love to read
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.
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
Safeguarding
H&S
Manual Handling
How to be Eye Care Aware
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Data Security and Confidentiality
First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
This 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.
Through this volunteer role, you can gain experience and develop your skill set. On top of this, SeeAbility provides training which could be added to your CV.
Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
About US
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
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 deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
· Safeguarding
· H&S
· Manual Handling
· How to be Eye Care Aware
· Fire Safety
· Infection Control
· Data Security and Confidentiality
· First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
· Befriending 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 Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
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 deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
· Safeguarding
· H&S
· Manual Handling
· How to be Eye Care Aware
· Fire Safety
· Infection Control
· Data Security and Confidentiality
· First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
· Befriending 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 Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our Gardener Volunteers support our homes by helping to maintain their outdoor spaces through weeding, pruning and planting, so that the people we support can enjoy spending time in a beautiful environment.
We are currently looking for volunteer gardeners for one of our services, who can support with the following tasks:
Create planters
Provide general maintenance of our gardens
Watering, planting, weeding and pruning
Maintaining flower beds
Creating/improving/maintaining our sensory garden spaces
Skills required
In order to become one of our gardener volunteers you will be:
Knowledgeable about plants
Confident using gardening equipment
Punctual and reliable
Friendly and approachable.
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
Safeguarding
H&S
Manual Handling
How to be Eye Care Aware
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Data Security and Confidentiality
First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to give something positive back to society and have a direct impact on people’s lives.
Gardening is a great way to get out and about, stay fit and meet new people.
Volunteers can claim travel expenses
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our Gardener Volunteers support our homes by helping to maintain their outdoor spaces through weeding, pruning and planting, so that the people we support can enjoy spending time in a beautiful environment.
We are currently looking for volunteer gardeners for one of our services, who can support with the following tasks:
Create planters
Provide general maintenance of our gardens
Watering, planting, weeding and pruning
Maintaining flower beds
Creating/improving/maintaining our sensory garden spaces
Skills required
In order to become one of our gardener volunteers you will be:
Knowledgeable about plants
Confident using gardening equipment
Punctual and reliable
Friendly and approachable.
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
Safeguarding
H&S
Manual Handling
How to be Eye Care Aware
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Data Security and Confidentiality
First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to give something positive back to society and have a direct impact on people’s lives.
Gardening is a great way to get out and about, stay fit and meet new people.
Volunteers can claim travel expenses
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a Swim Buddy you will be joining the people we support in the water, helping them have fun and encouraging them to swim and play in the pool.
One of our Support Workers will always be there for guidance and they will be responsible for the personal care of your buddy, but they may stay on the side during the time you're in the water.
Skills Required
To be confident in the water and a good swimmer.
To be kind, empathetic and friendly.
To have a good sense of humour and be enthusiastic.
To be reliable and punctual.
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
Safeguarding
H&S
Manual Handling
How to be Eye Care Aware
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Data Security and Confidentiality
First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to give something positive back to society and have a direct impact on people’s lives. Being a Swim Buddy is a great way to get out and about, exercise, and help others.
SeeAbility provides training, which can help you to develop new skills.
Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
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 deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
· Safeguarding
· H&S
· Manual Handling
· How to be Eye Care Aware
· Fire Safety
· Infection Control
· Data Security and Confidentiality
· First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
· Befriending 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 Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
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 deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
· Safeguarding
· H&S
· Manual Handling
· How to be Eye Care Aware
· Fire Safety
· Infection Control
· Data Security and Confidentiality
· First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
· This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
· Befriending 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 Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,