The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service in Aylesbury, by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
Skills Required
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
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. In 2024 we celebrated our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at askvolunteering@seeability.org
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning)
Safeguarding
H&S
Manual Handling
How to be Eye Care Aware
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Data Security and Confidentiality
First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
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.
Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
Sector
- Volunteering