Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

SeeAbility; Epsom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism by accompanying them to various activities. This flexible role allows you to make a direct impact in someone's life while meeting new people and gaining valuable skills.

Benefits

Impact lives directly

Stay active and meet new people

Receive training to develop new skills

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• DBS check, references, and safeguarding training required.

Responsibilities

• Be a reliable companion for activities (walks, concerts, meals).
• Assist with orientation when necessary.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role Description

Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

Location: Across the South of England

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support 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:

• Be kind, empathetic, and friendly
• Have a good sense of humour and love to chat
• Be punctual and reliable
• Handle information in line with data protection and confidentiality procedures
• Assist with sighted guide/orientation when necessary

Additional requirements: Must be over 18 years old. To apply, click the 'apply' button and complete the application form. A member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and next steps. A DBS check, two references, and safeguarding training are required before confirmation of the role.

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 and support societal inclusion. Founded over 220 years ago, SeeAbility is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, formerly known as The Royal School for the Blind.

Benefits:

• Impact lives directly
• Stay active and meet new people
• Receive training to develop new skills