Reader Volunteer - Leatherhead, United Kingdom - SeeAbility

SeeAbility Leatherhead, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Description

Role Description

Reader Volunteer

Location: Leatherhead

Time Commitment: Flexible days

We are looking for a volunteer to befriend and read to someone we support at our service in Leatherhead. 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

Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this role. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Upon receipt of your application, a member of our friendly Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain about the next steps. To ensure the safety of the people we support, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific to the role. About Us

At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every day.

We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society.

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at Our 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.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses. About The Company

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