The Befriender 'Out and About' Volunteer will play an important role in the lives of the people we support in Bristol by being a reliable companion to attend activities they enjoy taking part in. These might include going for a walk, visiting a charity shop, swimming, watching a football match or another sporting fixture, attending a concert, going to the cinema, going out for coffee or a meal, or meeting new friends.
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.
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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.
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.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at askvolunteering@seeability.org
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
- We pay travel expenses as a token of our appreciation to our volunteers