Befriender - 'Out & About' - Eastleigh

Location: Eastleigh 

Time Commitment:  2 hours a week (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 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. 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.

To ensure the safety of the people we support, we 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 

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.
• We pay our volunteers their travel expenses.

Skills

• 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 18 years or over in order to apply for this role.