Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves being a supportive companion, attending enjoyable activities, and providing essential companionship. Volunteers will receive training, claim travel expenses, and contribute to a meaningful cause while enhancing their social engagement. Join a pioneering organization with a rich history of over 220 years in supporting vulnerable individuals and help challenge societal expectations.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a positive impact

Training to develop new skills

Travel expenses reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18 to apply.
• Safeguarding training and role-specific training are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Be a reliable companion for activities like walks and cinema.
• Assist with sighted guide/orientation when necessary.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Reliability

Good sense of humour

Punctuality

Data protection and confidentiality

Job description

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Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer, Didcot

Client: SeeAbility

Location: Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Description

Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

Location: Didcot Support Service, Oxfordshire

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support at our supported living service in Didcot by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy, such as going for a walk, attending a concert, going to the cinema, or out for coffee or a meal.

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 handle information in line with data protection and confidentiality procedures
• To assist with sighted guide/orientation when necessary

Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 to apply for this role. To apply, click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. A member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain the next steps. To ensure safety, a DBS check and two satisfactory references are required before confirming your role. As you will be volunteering with vulnerable individuals, safeguarding training and any role-specific training are also mandatory.

About Us

At SeeAbility, we support people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to achieve their goals daily. We encourage individuals with disabilities to challenge expectations about life, themselves, and society.

Founded as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, pioneering support for over 220 years.

Our Benefits

• This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on others' lives.
• Befriending helps keep you active and social.
• We provide training to help develop new skills.
• Volunteers can claim travel expenses.