Guided Outings volunteer befriender - BlindAid
BlindAid
Volunteer befriender for guided outings with a visually impaired person
As London’s oldest charity for blind and visually impaired people, BlindAid works to improve quality of life and promotes independence for Londoners with a visual impairment. We provide individualised practical and emotional support to reduce the social isolation that many people living with a visual impairment can experience. A significant number of our service users would like the opportunity to get out to a local coffee shop, for a walk to a local park or perhaps a quick trip to some local shops – but lack the confidence/ability to do this independently. We are looking for volunteers that would be looking to help with this and spend some time offering a visually impaired person the opportunity to get out of their home for a while. Please apply at the below link: https://blindaid.org.uk/how-you-can-help-us/join-us/share-london-volunteer-new/ Or email Rachel: rsalenius@blindaid.org.uk
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Language Skills
You should be over 18 years old, have excellent conversational/interpersonal skills, sensitivity and a strong commitment to the welfare of others. You should be courteous, reliable and completely trustworthy.
Making a positive difference to someone who is living with a visual impairment, by enabling them to get out and about more and providing companionship. You will get to know someone new and might discover new hobbies or experiences together in London.
Minimum of 1 hour per week or 1 hour per fortnight
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Outings take place in your local community, or further afield around London. Outings are decided between you and the service user you are matched with.
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