Make a difference today!
Are you driven by helping others? Then why not become a driver to our members
Deafblind UK run local community social groups throughout the UK that enable our members to meet up and take part in organised activities and day trips out.
Some members without these groups would be facing extreme isolation and loneliness as many of our members find it hard getting out and about and do rely heavily on their own network of family to do this, but again this is limiting when they can attend activities.
How can you help….
We are looking for friendly confident drivers to pick up, drop off and ensure our members can regularly attend our wonderful monthly group meet ups.
Our member’s safety is priority and they would need guiding into and out of the car, however, full training will be provided.
You will be using your own vehicle, so would need appropriate insurance cover but we can provide you with further details to assist you with this.
Could you give a few hours a month and assist our members to the local group meet up?
Having sight and hearing loss can at times be isolating and lonely, however getting people together to enjoy each others company will ensure our members don’t face this. A majority of our members will communicate with clear speech, or may have other communication methods.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Then please click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the short application form and we’ll be back in contact to discuss further.
Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both a sight and hea... Read more
Make a difference today!
Are you driven by helping others? Then why not become a driver to our members
Deafblind UK run local community social groups throughout the UK that enable our members to meet up and take part in organised activities and day trips out.
Some members without these groups would be facing extreme isolation and loneliness as many of our members find it hard getting out and about and do rely heavily on their own network of family to do this, but again this is limiting when they can attend activities.
How can you help….
We are looking for friendly confident drivers to pick up, drop off and ensure our members can regularly attend our wonderful monthly group meet ups.
Our member’s safety is priority and they would need guiding into and out of the car, however, full training will be provided.
You will be using your own vehicle, so would need appropriate insurance cover but we can provide you with further details to assist you with this.
Could you give a few hours a month and assist our members to the local group meet up?
Having sight and hearing loss can at times be isolating and lonely, however getting people together to enjoy each others company will ensure our members don’t face this. A majority of our members will communicate with clear speech, or may have other communication methods.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Then please click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the short application form and we’ll be back in contact to discuss further.
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Be a champion in your community
Location: Monmouthshire
Here at Deafblind UK our goal is to assist people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Our members are some of the most isolated and lonely people in society and we want to do all we can to change this.
Our team of amazing volunteers make our goal possible!
We’re looking for volunteers to help us reach out to as many people experiencing combined sight and hearing loss as possible. This could be anything from helping us get new members on board, promoting our free services or arranging local events for our members to attend. You would essentially be a friendly face and a link between our staff and our members. We can tailor our volunteering roles to suit your experience and availability.
Who we’re looking for?
We are looking for individuals who share our same care values and those who are:
- Patient and friendly volunteers to help our members remain a part of society and greatly benefit the quality of their lives
- Pro-active, creative people who can use their initiative to help spread the word about Deafblind UK’s free services
- Willing to learn more about Deafblindness and guiding/communication techniques (full training is provided)
- Engaging individuals who are able to take part in fun social activities to improve the members quality of life
- Able to commit to regular meetings or events
Do you need experience?
No ….Simply a kind heart and some spare time. We match our volunteers to the best positions that utilise your skills and enable you to give something back to your community.
Do you share our values? Do you want to make a change, supporting your local community?
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form.
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Our member Chloe lives with family and she is looking for a like minded person to join in her and take part in fun activities.
She is an active member of her community and enjoys taking part in a variety of activities but wants someone to come along and enjoy this with her. Anything goes from swimming to playing pool, bowls to socialising.
Chloe would like a volunteer driver with their own car who can assist her within her daily, fun, busy schedule on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Chloe communicates with BSL level 2 and therefore you would need experience of communicating to British Sign Language Level 2 or more.
She has no night vision, balance issues and headaches as a result of Ushers and would require guiding.
Can you make a difference to Chloe’s life?
What will you get out of it?
It's a direct way to make a difference to a deafblind person’s life
You will be supporting a great cause, while giving something back to your community
You will build a new friendship and have the opportunities to learn new skills
We will offer you full training, support and guidance throughout your volunteering experience with Deafblind UK
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.
Qualities and Skills we are looking for:
- We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers
- Good communication skills, particularly with regard to conversational skills
- To be reliable and have a genuine interest to make a difference in lives of deafblind people
- Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
What will we ask for in return?
A regular commitment of one weekly visit – usually 1-3 hours
We will need to undertake two references and a DBS check before this role can start
You will need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for this role
Interested?
Then we want to hear from you...
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form
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Role Description:
Our member Rashmi is in her 80's and lives with her family.
Rashmi's combined sight and hearing loss has left her feeling cut off from society and she spends most of her time at home.
She is even more isolated and lonely as Rashmi speaks Tamil so only talks with her family.
She would love to find a Tamil speaking volunteer befriender to visit her once a week for a chat.
Rashmi is a devout Hindu and has a keen interest in religious songs and programmes.
Rashmi communicates via clear speech, no previous experience is necessary other than the ability to speak Tamil.
What will you get out of it?
It's a direct way to make a difference to a deafblind person’s life
You will be supporting a great cause, while giving something back to your community
You will build a new friendship and have the opportunities to learn new skills
We will offer you full training, support and guidance throughout your volunteering experience with Deafblind UK
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.
Qualities and Skills we are looking for:
- We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers
- Good communication skills, particularly with regard to conversational skills
- To be reliable and have a genuine interest to make a difference in lives of deafblind people
- Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
What will we ask for in return?
A regular commitment of one weekly visit – usually 1-3 hours
We will need to undertake two references and a DBS check before this role can start
You will need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for this role
Interested?
Then we want to hear from you...
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form
Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund
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Make a difference today!
Visit your local care home and brighten up our members day
Here at Deafblind UK our goal is to assist people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Our members are some of the most isolated and lonely people in society and we want to do all we can to change this. Our team of amazing volunteers make our goal possible!
Many of our members live in residential care homes where their care needs are being met by wonderful busy staff. However, due to the strain on residential and supported accommodation the staff at occasions simply do not have the time to hold stimulating conversations or offer emotional support. This leaves our members in a very isolated and vulnerable position, especially when they receive few or no visitors.
How can you help?
We are looking for chatty, friendly, approachable and confident individuals to offer an hour or more a week to go and have a chat to our members who live in a local care home.
You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each others lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be making a positive difference to our member’s life.
Something as simple as a chat for an hour could brighten up our members’ week!
You don’t need experience to become one of our chatty care home volunteers simply a kind heart, be comfortable engaging with our members, able to instigate conversations and commit to weekly or monthly visits with our members.
You will need to undergo a DBS Check before commencing volunteering activities.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form.
Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both a sight and hea... Read more
Make a difference today!
Visit your local care home and brighten up our members day
Here at Deafblind UK our goal is to assist people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Our members are some of the most isolated and lonely people in society and we want to do all we can to change this. Our team of amazing volunteers make our goal possible!
Many of our members live in residential care homes where their care needs are being met by wonderful busy staff. However, due to the strain on residential and supported accommodation the staff at occasions simply do not have the time to hold stimulating conversations or offer emotional support. This leaves our members in a very isolated and vulnerable position, especially when they receive few or no visitors.
How can you help?
We are looking for chatty, friendly, approachable and confident individuals to offer an hour or more a week to go and have a chat to our members who live in a local care home.
You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each others lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be making a positive difference to our member’s life.
Something as simple as a chat for an hour could brighten up our members’ week!
You don’t need experience to become one of our chatty care home volunteers simply a kind heart, be comfortable engaging with our members, able to instigate conversations and commit to weekly or monthly visits with our members.
You will need to undergo a DBS Check before commencing volunteering activities.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form.
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Help our members keep active
Many of our members don’t have the confidence to leave the house alone but would love the opportunity to stretch their legs. Due to their sight and hearing loss they can find it hard to keep themselves active.
We are looking for fit, active volunteers who can help our members get out locally, offering them the support of interesting walking routes and give them the confidence they need to get outside.
It’s amazing what a bit of fresh air and a change of scenery can do!
Who we’re looking for?
We are looking for individuals who share our same care values and those who are:
- Patient and friendly volunteers to help our members remain a part of society and greatly benefit the quality of their lives.
- Good conversationalists and natural talker to engage with our members and relieve their loneliness.
- Engaging individuals who are able to take part in fun activities to improve our members quality of life and fitness.
- Willing to learn more about Deafblindness and guiding/communication techniques (full training is provided)
- Able to commit to regular walks or meetings
Do you need experience?
No ….Simply a kind heart and some spare time. We match volunteers to our members based on shared interests to ensure a great foundation for a strong lasting companionship. You will need to be physically fit and able to walk distance.
Does this sound like you? Yes …..well walk this way
Its quick and easy to apply, simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form and we will be back in contact to discuss further.
Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both a sight and hea... Read more
Make a difference today!
Are you driven by helping others? Then why not become a driver to our members
Deafblind UK run local community social groups throughout the UK that enable our members to meet up and take part in organised activities and day trips out.
Some members without these groups would be facing extreme isolation and loneliness as many of our members find it hard getting out and about and do rely heavily on their own network of family to do this, but again this is limiting when they can attend activities.
How can you help….
We are looking for friendly confident drivers to pick up, drop off and ensure our members can regularly attend our wonderful monthly group meet ups.
Our member’s safety is priority and they would need guiding into and out of the car, however, full training will be provided.
You will be using your own vehicle, so would need appropriate insurance cover but we can provide you with further details to assist you with this.
Could you give a few hours a month and assist our members to the local group meet up?
Having sight and hearing loss can at times be isolating and lonely, however getting people together to enjoy each others company will ensure our members don’t face this. A majority of our members will communicate with clear speech, or may have other communication methods.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Then please click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the short application form and we’ll be back in contact to discuss further.
Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both a sight and hea... Read more
Make a difference today!
Are you driven by helping others? Then why not become a driver to our members
Deafblind UK run local community social groups throughout the UK that enable our members to meet up and take part in organised activities and day trips out.
Some members without these groups would be facing extreme isolation and loneliness as many of our members find it hard getting out and about and do rely heavily on their own network of family to do this, but again this is limiting when they can attend activities.
How can you help….
We are looking for friendly confident drivers to pick up, drop off and ensure our members can regularly attend our wonderful monthly group meet ups.
Our member’s safety is priority and they would need guiding into and out of the car, however, full training will be provided.
You will be using your own vehicle, so would need appropriate insurance cover but we can provide you with further details to assist you with this.
Could you give a few hours a month and assist our members to the local group meet up?
Having sight and hearing loss can at times be isolating and lonely, however getting people together to enjoy each others company will ensure our members don’t face this. A majority of our members will communicate with clear speech, or may have other communication methods.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Then please click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the short application form and we’ll be back in contact to discuss further.
Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both a sight and hea... Read more
Make a difference today!
Are you driven by helping others? Then why not become a driver to our members
Deafblind UK run local community social groups throughout the UK that enable our members to meet up and take part in organised activities and day trips out.
Some members without these groups would be facing extreme isolation and loneliness as many of our members find it hard getting out and about and do rely heavily on their own network of family to do this, but again this is limiting when they can attend activities.
How can you help….
We are looking for friendly confident drivers to pick up, drop off and ensure our members can regularly attend our wonderful monthly group meet ups.
Our member’s safety is priority and they would need guiding into and out of the car, however, full training will be provided.
You will be using your own vehicle, so would need appropriate insurance cover but we can provide you with further details to assist you with this.
Could you give a few hours a month and assist our members to the local group meet up?
Having sight and hearing loss can at times be isolating and lonely, however getting people together to enjoy each others company will ensure our members don’t face this. A majority of our members will communicate with clear speech, or may have other communication methods.
Yes this is for me…..How do I apply?
Then please click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the short application form and we’ll be back in contact to discuss further.
Deafblind UK is a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who are deafblind or have both a sight and hea... Read more
Make a difference today!
Here at Deafblind UK our goal is to assist people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Our members are some of the most isolated and lonely people in society and we want to do all we can to change this. Our team of amazing volunteers make our goal possible!
We run over 35 social groups across the UK, giving our members the opportunity to come together and take part in organised activities and events. These groups, which meet once a month, give our members the chance to remain a part of a society and greatly benefit the quality of their lives.
We are looking for patient, friendly volunteers to help us run our groups. This could be anything from administrational tasks such as keeping record of attendees, organising day trips and logging information and preparing material to help us reach out to as many local people as possible.
Who we’re looking for?
We are looking for individuals who share our same care values and those who are:
- Patient and friendly volunteers to help our members remain a part of society and greatly benefit the quality of their lives
- Willing to assist with the administration of the group such as minute taking/registers
- Pro-active, creative people who can use their initiative to help spread the word about Deafblind UK’s free services
- Willing to learn more about Deafblindness and guiding/communication techniques (full training is provided)
- Engaging individuals who are able to take part in fun social activities to improve the members quality of life
- Able to commit to regular monthly meetings
Do you need experience?
No ….Simply a kind heart and some spare time, good administrative skills with a keen eye for detail would be advantageous.
We match our volunteers to positions that utilise your skills and enable you to give something back to your community.
Does this role suit you? Yes….
Then please click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the short application form and we’ll be back in contact to discuss further.
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Pop round to Betty's and brighten up her week
Our member, Betty, is a remarkable 97 years old and lives alone in sheltered accommodation in Abergele. Due to her sight and hearing loss and mobility issues, she is finding herself spending most of her time home alone and is beginning to feel lonely and cut off from her local community. Betty is looking for a friendly Home Befriender to pay her a visit and share a much needed chat and a cuppa every fortnight.
Betty has had many interests in the past such as crafting and playing the piano but can no longer do so much due to her health although she does like listening to audiobooks. She has enjoyed attending the local Stroke Club and Deafblind UK Social Group in Rhyl but hasn't been able to go along so much of late. A friendly face would be such a positive change in her life and a visit and a chance to talk would really brighten up her life. She is hoping that someone could possibly take her out from time to time to go around the local shops as she cannot leave the house alone.
Betty communicates with clear speech and uses a wheelchair when out and about. She is looking for someone to visit any day except Tuesday or Thursday and ideally you will be a driver with your own transport. Full training will be given around wheelchair maneuvering and no other experience is required simply a warm, friendly manner.
What will you get out of it?
It's a direct way to make a difference to a deafblind person’s life
You will be supporting a great cause, while giving something back to your community
You will build a new friendship and have the opportunities to learn new skills
We will offer you full training, support and guidance throughout your volunteering experience with Deafblind UK
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.
Qualities and Skills we are looking for:
- We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers
- Good communication skills, particularly with regard to conversational skills
- To be reliable and have a genuine interest to make a difference in lives of deafblind people
- Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
What will we ask for in return?
A regular commitment of one weekly visit – usually 1-3 hours
We will need to undertake two references and a DBS check before this role can start
You will need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for this role
Interested?
Then we want to hear from you...
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form
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Our member, Hugh, is 89 years old and lives with his daughter, son-in-law and two small dogs in the Anglesey area. Due to his combined sight and hearing loss and other health conditions, he finds he is spending a great deal of time at home unable to leave the house independently. His daughter is a wheelchair user and her husband is her main carer which means they are unable to take him out themselves. Hugh was used to going out every day but now he is beginning to feel lonely and isolated from his local community. He is looking for a friendly befriender who is able to spare a little time every week to help him get out into the wider world, to get to the local shops, to bingo or the pub for a glass.
Hugh is quite a quiet person. However, he likes history and enjoys watching period dramas and factual programmes on the TV although he struggles to see the screen. He also likes talking about the war and his experiences growing up at that time especially coping with the rations afterwards when he was a young boy. Music is another interest of his especially Country and Western and Irish music as this reminds him of his wife who he lost 13 years ago.
Hugh communicates with clear speech but is profoundly deaf and uses a white stick. However, he uses hearing aids and can hear if spoken to close by. Hugh would like a visit any day of the week except Monday and Wednesday afternoons and ideally, you will have be a driver with your own car as Hugh has mobility issues and cannot walk long distances. Aside from this requirement, no other experience is required simply a friendly, warm manner and and an interest in others.
Brighten up Hugh's week and be the positive change he needs. Apply today.......
What will you get out of it?
It's a direct way to make a difference to a deafblind person’s life
You will be supporting a great cause, while giving something back to your community
You will build a new friendship and have the opportunities to learn new skills
We will offer you full training, support and guidance throughout your volunteering experience with Deafblind UK
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.
Qualities and Skills we are looking for:
- We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers
- Good communication skills, particularly with regard to conversational skills
- To be reliable and have a genuine interest to make a difference in lives of deafblind people
- Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
What will we ask for in return?
A regular commitment of one weekly visit – usually 1-3 hours
We will need to undertake two references and a DBS check before this role can start
You will need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for this role
Interested?
Then we want to hear from you...
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form
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Our member, Grace, is 90 years old and lives with her daughter in Kingston. Due to her sight and breathing problems, Grace is finding herself spending extended periods of time alone at home as her daughter works long hours. She is looking for a friendly Home Befriender who shares her love of gardening to pay a visit, have a drink and perhaps go out to either RHS Wisley or Kew from time to time.
Grace grew up with a love of the countryside in the West Country, began her working life as an accountant after the war and then studied Science at the Open University. Many holidays were spent in France with her family and she can speak french well. She also played a lot of sport and was a keen tennis player. She has a keen interest in the environment and current affairs and has a small garden that she enjoys. Grace is registered blind and says that this has stopped her doing a lot of things but one thing she still loves is gardening and is a member of the Royal Horticultural Society. As such, she and a volunteer can visit RHS Wisley and Kew, both a short distance away, for free. She has Pulmonary Hypertension type 2 which affects her breathing when walking and uses her own wheelchair to enable her to go further.
Ideally, you will be a driver with your own car able to push a wheelchair able to spare a couple of hours a week for a home visit initially. No other experience is required simply a warm, friendly personality and the ability to chat and listen. Having a regular visit would be of huge benefit to Grace who is becoming more lonely and cut off from her local community.
Be the positive change in Grace's life and apply today......
What will you get out of it?
It's a direct way to make a difference to a deafblind person’s life
You will be supporting a great cause, while giving something back to your community
You will build a new friendship and have the opportunities to learn new skills
We will offer you full training, support and guidance throughout your volunteering experience with Deafblind UK
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.
Qualities and Skills we are looking for:
- We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers
- Good communication skills, particularly with regard to conversational skills
- To be reliable and have a genuine interest to make a difference in lives of deafblind people
- Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
What will we ask for in return?
A regular commitment of one weekly visit – usually 1-3 hours
We will need to undertake two references and a DBS check before this role can start
You will need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for this role
Interested?
Then we want to hear from you...
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the short application form
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