Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

TN United Kingdom; Redhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is looking for a Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer in Redhill. This role is vital for providing companionship to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, helping them engage in activities they enjoy. Volunteers will receive training and can claim travel expenses, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while developing new skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and enhancing their quality of life.

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursement

Training provided

Flexible time commitment

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18 to apply.
• Ability to assist with sighted guide/orientation.

Responsibilities

• Be a reliable companion for enjoyable activities.
• Assist individuals in attending events and outings.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Reliability

Good sense of humour

Punctuality

Data protection awareness

Sighted guide/orientation assistance

Job description

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Client:

SeeAbility

Location:

Redhill, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role Description

Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer

Location: Redhill

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support in Redhill by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy taking part in. These might include going for a walk, attending a concert, going to the cinema, going out for coffee or a meal, etc.

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 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 will 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.

Our 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.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses.