Reading 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!
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
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To love to read
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To have a good sense of humour, love to chat and be a good listener
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To be punctual and reliable
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To be kind, empathetic and patient
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To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
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To be able to assist when necessary with sighted guide/orientation.
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
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Safeguarding
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H&S
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Manual Handling
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How to be Eye Care Aware
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Fire Safety
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Infection Control
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Data Security and Confidentiality
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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.
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,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
