Befriending Volunteer
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 in Aylesbury, by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over shared interests & hobbies, reading books, playing board games or arts & crafts.
Skills Required
- To be kind, empathetic and friendly
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To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
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To be punctual and reliable
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To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
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 & gain valuable work experience
- 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.
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.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
