Reader Volunteer for Person We Support

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

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a Reader Volunteer to support individuals with visual impairments in enhancing their reading skills. This rewarding role requires a compassionate and patient individual who enjoys reading and engaging with others. As a volunteer, you'll not only make a meaningful impact on someone's life but also gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. Join a long-standing organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities and enjoy the satisfaction of helping others achieve their goals.

Benefits

Travel expense claims

Training provided

Informal chat with the Volunteering Team

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or education is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Help a person learn to read by providing support and companionship.
• Assist with sighted guide/orientation when necessary.

Skills

Teaching background

Good sense of humour

Good listener

Punctual and reliable

Kind and empathetic

Patient

Data protection knowledge

Sighted guide/orientation assistance

Job description

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Client:

SeeAbility

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role Description

Reader Volunteer for Person We Support

Location: Maidstone

Time Commitment: Minimum of 1 hour per week

We are looking for someone to help a person we support learn to read. If you enjoy reading, then this is the role for you! It would be great if you have a background in teaching and education (especially in SEN), but don't worry if you don't. We are looking for someone who is keen to help others learn to read, friendly, and loves to chat. The person you'd be reading with has a visual impairment, so patience is important. This role is based at our service in Maidstone.

Skills required

• To love to read and ideally have a background in teaching and education
• 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 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 the safety of the people we support, a DBS check and two satisfactory references are required before confirming the role. You will also need to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any role-specific training.

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 people with disabilities to challenge their expectations of life, themselves, and society.

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

If you have questions or want to speak with our Volunteering Team before applying, please email us. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on others' lives. SeeAbility provides training to help you develop new skills. Volunteers can claim travel expenses.