Volunteer Counsellor - Support Groups
Royal National Institute of Blind People
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate counsellor to volunteer their time to facilitate weekly
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate counsellor to volunteer their time to facilitate weekly emotional support groups for people living with sight loss. These groups provide a safe and supportive space for members to share experiences, build resilience, and reduce isolation. You will lead one or more specialist peer groups, which may include: • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Support Group • Sight Loss After Stroke Group • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Support Group • Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Support Group
Community Work,Counselling
Counselling
Each group brings together individuals facing similar challenges, offering mutual understanding and connection. Your skills as a counsellor will help guide conversations, support emotional wellbeing, and foster a caring, inclusive environment. You will: • Facilitate a weekly 2 hour emotional support group. • Create a safe, welcoming, and non judgemental atmosphere. • Encourage group discussion and peer support while managing boundaries. • Offer emotional support and signposting where appropriate. • Maintain confidentiality in line with ethical guidelines. We are looking for someone who is: • A qualified counsellor (minimum Level 4 diploma or equivalent). • Warm, empathetic, and confident in group facilitation. • Passionate about supporting people affected by sight loss. • Comfortable working with individuals who may be newly diagnosed or adjusting to changes in their vision. • Able to commit to 2 hours per week on a regular basis. Experience working with visually impaired people is beneficial but not essential - training and guidance will be provided.
• Full induction and training related to visual impairment awareness. • Ongoing support and supervision. • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by sight loss.
2 Hours per Week
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This role is home based
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