Activity Guide Volunteer
Beyond Sight Loss
Beyond Sight Loss is a charity for people with visual impairments, based in Tower Hamlets. We hold monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30pm-4pm in Bethnal Green, and go on monthly outings on the last Thursday of every month. We are looking for capable, caring, mature volunteers who are happy making cups of tea as well as guiding our members on outings. You need to be available on two Thursdays a month for a year.
Beyond Sight Loss is a charity for people with visual impairments, based in Tower Hamlets. We help alleviate isolation and loneliness by creating a welcoming environment where visually impaired people can meet, socialise, have a bite to eat and learn. We hold monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30pm-4pm in Bethnal Green, and go on monthly outings on the last Thursday of every month. We are looking for capable, caring, mature volunteers who are happy making cups of tea as well as guiding our members around London, or venues further afield. Our outings vary from London-based activities such as trips to London Zoo, Hampton Court Palace and walks around Hyde Park, to lavender farm visits and an annual day out to the seaside. Reliability is extremely important in this role as we depend on volunteers for the smooth running of our activities. Volunteers should be patient, kind and caring. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to make a difference by supporting some wonderful, interesting people who happen to have a variety of visual challenges.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,General & Helping
Language Skills
• Life skills, capable and mature • Caring and kind nature • Good communication skills • Patience - Reliability • The skill to use intuition and think on your feet.
• Broaden your life skills and knowledge. • Understanding disabilities and how they affect peoples lives in both good and bad ways. • Learn a lot of people skills. • Make new friends and bond through stories. We can provide transport to and from outings, plus reimburse lunch up to the value of £8 (only on outings).
To apply for this role you must be available for two Thursdays a month for the next year. You will attend members' meetings once a month on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30pm to 4pm. You will also attend group activities/outings once per month, usually on the last Thursday of every month (10am to 5pm).
E2 9LJ
Mayfield House, 202 Cambridge Heath Road
Close to Bethnal Green station. Buses stop right outside Mayfield House venue.
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