Social Group Volunteer

Company Description

[Employer hidden] is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

We are looking for a Social Group Volunteer to help facilitate a weekly Luncheon club in Bolton on a Wednesday supporting the group leader.

The role includes:

• Guide as required at meetings and on occasional lunches/trips out.
• To assist with collecting subs.
• To assist with refreshments.
• To encourage social interaction between group members.
• To assist with fundraising activities as required.
• Occasional driving VI Clients

Commitment:

4 x hours, Every Wednesday

This post is unpaid, you will be be able to claim out of pocket expenses as agreed by your line manager

Due to the nature/location of this role, applicants will require a DBS check (facilitated by [Employer hidden])

To apply for this role please complete our online application form

For further details, please contact Justine Watson Smith our Enablement Services Manager

Email: [contact hidden]

Telephone: Moblie [contact hidden] or call [Employer hidden]: [contact hidden]

Requirements

What we require from you:

• Organised.
• A flexible and positive approach.
• Adaptability to the role’s requirements.
• Personable when speaking with members of the public, staff, and other volunteers.
• Being sensitive to providing support within a care environment.

Support you will receive from [Employer hidden], and your involvement in our organisation includes:

• Regular contact with the manager responsible for the area with which you will volunteer.
• You will gain valuable experience and understanding of the services [Employer hidden] offers.
• You will be part of the work of a highly regarded UK charity.
• We will reimburse reasonable expenses.
• Full training and supervision will be given as appropriate for the volunteering role.
• Volunteers are invited to attend [Employer hidden] events which include other areas of our work.
• We ask all our volunteers to follow [Employer hidden] policies and procedures.

We will need you to complete documentation relating to the role.

Other information

[Employer hidden] Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

[Employer hidden] reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888