Organisation Name:
Blind Veterans UK
Organisation's Cause(s):
Disability Services
Local Community
Mentoring & Advocacy
Older Adults
Veterans & Service People
Location of voluntary activity:
York & surrounding areas -dependent on location of our Blind Veterans UK members.
When are volunteers needed: We are looking for volunteers who can spare 2 -3 hours per week or fortnight on a flexible ( no set times) but consistent basis.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Befriending / Buddying
Community Work
Home visits
Role description:
Would you like to make a difference to the life of a veteran living with sight loss?
We have veteran's living across the York area who would welcome a volunteer to visit them at home on a weekly or fortnightly basis for companionship and chat to reduce their social isolation.
By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area.
Volunteers need to be over the age of 18 years and able to travel independently to and from our veteran’s home, willingness to drive and access to a car would be of an advantage.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Friendly & warm
Happy to work individually
Patient & empathetic
Reliable
Able to maintain boundaries
Good listener
Good sense of humour
Strong interpersonal skills
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? Yes
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Full training and support
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
Reduce loneliness & isolation for our veterans
How to get involved:
To apply, please click on the link below or contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathryn Bogdanovic: Kathryn.Bogdanovic@blindveterans.org.uk
https://volunteer.blindveterans.org.uk/opportunities/97579-home-visitor-york-2025-09-19
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-03-2026